Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Hyundai Motor Company is teaming with Rolls-Royce to deliver electric propulsion for new advanced air mobility (AAM) vehicles based on hydrogen fuel cell technology. Applications will likely include the four-passenger<a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/aircraft-program/supernal-s-a1"> eVTOL mode</a>l now under development by the Korean automaker’s <a href="https://www.futureflight.aero/aircraft-program/supernal-s-a1">Supernal</a> division.
Under a memorandum of understanding, the&nbsp;aircraft engine maker and Hyundai aim to be ready to conduct a joint fuel-cell electric aircraft demonstration in 2025. The partners want to develop new powertrains both for Hyundai’s planned eVTOL aircraft, which will operate regional routes of up to around 60 miles&nbsp;and&nbsp;serve other AAM applications.
The partners signed the agreement during last week’s Farnborough Airshow with top-level leadership present. They included Rolls-Royce CEO Warren East and chief technology and strategy officer Grazia Vittadini, as well as Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung,&nbsp;Hyundai’s AAM business unit president Jaiwon Sun, and the division's vice president, Jaeyong Song.
Rolls-Royce’s electrical division is already developing an electric propulsion system for Supernal’s rival eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace. It also has begun work on a 1-MW turbogenerator to support various hybrid-electric applications.

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Hyundai's Supernal subsidiary is developing an eVTOL aircraft that will be powered by hydrogen in plans now backed by aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce (Image: David McIntosh/AIN)

Hyundai Teams With Rolls-Royce to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrain

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