# Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis This Craft is Designed For Short-Haul Aerial Journeys By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2024-01-11 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol-air-taxi References: [autoblog](https://www.autoblog.com/2024/01/09/hyundai-supernal-sa2-vtol-ces-2024-reveal/) & [supernal.aero](https://www.supernal.aero/aircraft/)  Supernal, a [Hyundai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sa2)-owned spinoff company that specializes in electric aircraft, has showcased a prototype of the 'S-A2,' an eVTOL air taxi that could play a key role in the future of transportation. The 'S-A2' is an eVTOL air taxi that acts as the successor to the S-A1 that was introduced back in 2020. What makes the new iteration of the eVTOL taxi different is the fact that it features a more streamlined frame that is aided by eight hanging rotors. Capable of attaining a top speed of 200 km/h, this particular aircraft is designed for shorter trips and is able to take off in relatively silent manner by generating [only 65 decibels during its vertical takeoff](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology). Ben Diachun, chief technology officer of Supernal, stated that this prototype will eventually give way to a commercially available eVTOL air taxi. Image Credit: Supernal ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electric Aircraft:** The 'S-A2' eVTOL air taxi showcased by Supernal highlights the trend of electric aircraft in the transportation industry. - **Short-haul Air Travel:** The streamlined design and top speed of 200 km/h of the 'S-A2' eVTOL air taxi cater to the trend of short-haul aerial journeys. - **Silent Vertical Takeoff:** The ability of the 'S-A2' eVTOL air taxi to generate only 65 decibels during its vertical takeoff showcases the trend of silent flight technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry can tap into the electric aircraft trend by developing more efficient and eco-friendly aviation solutions. - **Transportation:** The short-haul air travel trend opens up opportunities for the transportation industry to offer faster and more convenient options for shorter journeys. - **Aviation Technology:** The development of silent vertical takeoff technology presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the aviation technology sector by improving the noise pollution aspects of air travel. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Updated Air Taxi Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sa2.md) - [Epochal Electric VTOLs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epochal-electric-vtol.md) - [VTOL Air Taxi Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi-prototype.md) - [Electric Urban Flights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valo-evtol.md) - [Public Flying Air-Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evtol.md) - [Uk Electric Air Taxis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l-aerospace-valo.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emissionsfree-evtol-aircraft.md) - [Air Taxi Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-taxi.md)