Supernal, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, has partnered with Inmarsat to explore the application of satellite connectivity in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The companies will conduct testing and data sharing to optimise hardware and network systems, which will lead to the safe and efficient integration of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles into the airspace. During vehicle testing, Supernal will connect its eVTOL to Inmarsat’s Velaris SATCOM service to assess capabilities such as aircraft state and telemetry monitoring. The partnership signifies the importance of highly reliable and secure satellite communications as part of the design and certification of eVTOL platforms.
