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Hyundai S-A1 Remains on Track for 2028, U.S. Boss Tells Car Industry
Hyundai has formed several partnerships in its quest to enter the urban air mobility market and expects its first vehicle to enter service this decade.
Hyundai S-A1
Hyundai says its S-A1 eVTOL aircraft is on track to enter service in 2028. (Image: Hyundai)

Despite the complexities of operating during the Covid-19 pandemic, Hyundai executives remain encouraged that their urban air mobility (UAM) plans are still on track for the Korean carmaker's first eVTOL aircraft to enter service in 2028.

Speaking during a recent Automotive Press Association virtual interview, José Muñoz, global COO of Hyundai Motor Company and CEO and president of Hyundai North America, reaffirmed the 2028 timeline for the SA-1 model first detailed during the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) earlier this year and said, “This project is progressing as planned.” Hyundai describes the SA-1 as a personal air vehicle, but in fact it is a four-seater that is expected to enter service for air taxi operations as part of the Uber Elevate network.