Sept 7 (Reuters) - Hyundai's electric air

taxi startup Supernal has paused work on its aircraft program

after recent staff cuts and the departure of its CEO and chief

technology officer, TechCrunch reported on Sunday, citing two

people familiar with the matter.

Supernal announced the departure of CEO Jaiwon Shin late

last week. David McBride, the CTO, has also left, the report

said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.