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Supernal and Korean Air Partner for Supernal’s eVTOL vehicle and AAM infra-
structure networks.
Development of AAM Vehicles and “A core part of our strategy to advance

Operational Ecosystem Advanced Air Mobility is the need for robust
collaboration and partnerships with industry
leaders like Korean Air,” said Jaiwon Shin,
Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s Advanced The companies will engage in a variety of president of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO
Air Mobility (AAM) company, has announced activities as part of the partnership, includ- of Supernal. “Korean Air’s expertise in build-
a strategic partnership with Korean Air to ing exchanging technical data and jointly ing scalable aviation systems, together with
help accelerate the design of an electric participating in workshops and programmes Supernal’s vision for mobility, will help usher
vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle to help develop an AAM ecosystem that will in this exciting new era of air travel and
and the development of the AAM ecosystem support safe eVTOL operations. As part bring us closer to global AAM operations.”
in Korea.
of the agreement, Korean Air will provide
The collaboration adds to a growing list of insights about Korean-market requirements The ways in which Korea plans to operate
Supernal partnerships that are advancing and AAM aircraft specifications, informing AAM in the country highlight the importance
its mission to make AAM an efficient and Supernal’s product and market development of the partnership. The Korean government
reliable option for everyday transportation strategies. The companies will also explore plans to utilize 5G and LTE mobile commu-
needs. ways to effectively test the operation of nication capabilities to enable the seamless
flow of information and communication by
pilots. The government also plans to create
dedicated AAM operating corridors sepa-
rate from helicopters and other low-level
airspace users. These corridors will be cus-
tomized for safe and efficient flight between
vertiports, maximizing the efficiency of
AAM routes and minimizing any interaction
between eVTOL and other aircraft types.

As South Korea’s largest airline, Korean
Air has been a key player in developing the
country’s aviation industry and is expect-
ed to do the same for AAM, including by
providing input to Supernal on passenger
experience and operations.

Elbit Systems Promotes the JHMCS/Targo Family

The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System rehearse, fly and debrief using their personal
(JHMCS)/Targo Family is one of the many helmets. This provides them with increased
capabilities that Elbit Systems has brought situational awareness, safety levels and
to the ongoing Show. operational abilities. According to the com-
pany, Targo is available in a stand-alone
The JHMCS/Targo Family is the helmet configuration or fully integrated with the
mounted system of choice for fixed wing aircraft’s avionics, including the Embedded
aircraft. It is operational on a number of Virtual Avionics (EVA) training solution.
fighter jets including the KF-21,F-15,F-15K,
F-16, KF-16, F-18, F-35, Rafale F3R, and The company is also showcasing SkyStriker,
Gripen E/F. an autonomous loitering munition (LM) that
can locate, acquire and strike operator des-
The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System ignated targets with a 5 or 10 Kg warhead in-
(JHMCS) is a product of RCEVS, a joint ven- stalled inside the fuselage. Capable of long-
ture between Elbit Systems and Rockwell range precise tactical strikes, SkyStriker
Collins. It provides the pilot with “first look, provides maneuverable troops and Special
first shoot” high off-boresight weapons Forces with direct-fire aerial-precision ca-
engagement capabilities. The system, also pabilities, enhancing situational awareness
available in a night configuration, enables While JHMCS II is light weight, with minimal and survivability. In September this year,
the pilot to accurately cue onboard weapons installation footprint, the D-JHMCS delivers the company announced that it had been
and sensors against enemy aircraft and advanced video and color capabilities both awarded a US$95 million contract to supply
ground targets without the need to aggres- for day and night missions. TARGO II HMS SkyStriker to a European country. As part
sively turn the aircraft or place the target in technology transmits aircraft avionics to of the contract Elbit Systems will provide
the Head-Up Display (HUD) for designation. the pilot’s helmet, enabling pilots to plan, several hundred SkyStriker units.
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