Revolution.Aero’s Five on Friday: Supernal, US House of Representatives and Alaska Airlines
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Welcome to this week’s selection of five top stories from the world of advanced air mobility. We include news from Supernal, US House of Representatives and Alaska Airlines.
Industry News
Hyundai forms Supernal to lead its urban air mobility division
Hyundai Motor Group has announced the name of its US-based UAM division. Supernal is setting its sights at launching its first commercial flight in 2028.
US House passes legislation to promote advanced air mobility
The passage of the Advanced Air Mobility Coordination and Leadership Act last week calls for the development of an interagency working group to help the federal government develop a strategy to promote AAM.
Alaska Airlines ditches single-use plastic bottles, cups for water
Alaska Airlines will replace its single-use plastic water bottles and plastic cups with plant-based cartons from Boxed Water and paper cups to cut inflight waste. It is the first airline in the US to do so.
Near Earth Autonomy and L3Harris Technologies successfully tests medical flight
Near Earth Autonomy and L3Harris Technologies successfully demonstrated an unmanned aircraft system capable of delivering medical supplies hundreds of miles from operational bases to medics in the field.
Rose Cay and ASL back ZeroAvia plans for hydrogen conversions
Asset management group Rose Cay Partners and Irish air freight carrier ASL announced plans to convert regional airliners to hydrogen propulsion in partnership with ZeroAvia.
