Supernal, CHC Helicopter and Heli-One Collaborate to Develop Advanced Air Mobility Networks

Agreement envisions CHC Helicopter operating and Heli-One maintaining Supernal eVTOL vehicles

IRVINE, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, March 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Supernal LLC – Hyundai Motor Group's (HMG's) Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company today announced an agreement with CHC Helicopter, the global helicopter flight services company specializing in offshore transportation and search and rescue operations, and CHC subsidiary Heli-One, a leading global provider of rotor-wing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, to scale shared electric vertical and take-off landing (eVTOL) vehicle operations.

The companies will establish a collaborative framework to develop and scale AAM networks, integrating Supernal's vehicles, CHC's flight operations services and Heli-One's MRO products and services. Specifically, the objective is to understand how CHC could operate Supernal's eVTOL vehicles in the future for AAM commercial passenger transportation, as well as for potential applications with its existing flight services client base in offshore energy, search-and-rescue, and emergency medical services. The three companies will also explore how Heli-One could provide a range of potential eVTOL MRO services for CHC internally and other operators of Supernal's eVTOL vehicles globally.

"Supernal is pleased to partner with CHC, one of the world's largest rotorcraft operators, and Heli-One, a leading global provider of rotorcraft MRO services, as we work to commercialize eVTOL vehicles," said Jaiwon Shin, president of Hyundai Motor Group and CEO of Supernal. "The collaboration will ensure Supernal is the OEM of choice for future eVTOL operators."

"In partnering with CHC and Heli-One, we are confident we will devise new ways to meet customer needs through Advanced Air Mobility," said David Rottblatt, senior director of strategy and commercialization, Supernal. "Matching CHC's global experience and Heli-One's support services with Supernal's scaled eVTOL vehicle manufacturing will expand seamless operations as the industry matures."

Supernal plans to deliver its first eVTOL vehicles to operators in 2028, which will cruise at 120 miles per hour with an initial range of 60 miles. CHC offers local expertise across a global network with a focus on safety, reliability and sustainability. The company's strong history helps it deliver unmatched services across a range of sectors.

"We are excited to support Supernal's visionary approach to Advanced Air Mobility and commitment to vertical flight with CHC's 75 years of global vertical lift operations and sustainment excellence," said Tom Burke, president and CEO, CHC. "The companies' collective vision is to be the global leader in vertical aviation by delivering safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable services to support our customers' journey and success."

Heli-One is a leading provider of helicopter in-service support services with certifications and expertise in a broad range of airframes and components from major helicopter and engine manufacturers. Heli-One is positioned to provide MRO services to Supernal vehicles in markets where the eVTOL OEM does not initially open facilities.

"We are proud to partner with Supernal on its innovative work developing the future of air travel," said Miguel Carrasco, president, Heli-One. "Heli-One, CHC and Supernal are well suited due to our shared commitment to safety and exceptional performance."

The three companies are actively working to identify geographies, use cases, routes and networks for deployment, as well as partnership models for future market development.

About Supernal
Supernal (Su•per•nal) is an Advanced Air Mobility company that's developing an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicle and the ground-to-air ecosystem to support the emerging industry. As part of Hyundai Motor Group, Supernal is harnessing world-class manufacturing, automation, supply chain and R&D expertise to make this new, efficient transportation option widely accessible in the coming decades. Simply put: Rather than being first to market, we're building the right product and right market, first. Visit Supernal's newsroom site for more information and follow us on LinkedIn.

About CHC
We're dedicated to safely and reliably moving our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, anywhere in the world. We've been dedicated to safely and reliably moving our customers where they need to be, when they need to be there, for over 75 years. We trace our roots back to Okanagan Air Services, which was founded in 1947 by Canadian Air Force veterans and pioneered remote transport in western Canada. Since then, we've expanded our operations all over the world, delivering solutions for industry and governments including offshore transportation, search and rescue, emergency medical services, and MRO services.

About Heli-One 
Heli-One offers a complete service to support your mission readiness and maximize availability. Our deep expertise and experience in all dimensions enable us to meet whatever your requirement. We invest in our customer relationships and in our customer service culture. We aim to always listen and adapt, so that we continuously improve your experience with us. Turnaround times for you are a priority for us, along with accurate timings and service cost. We want to be your reliable partner. Supporting your success.

SOURCE Supernal