Oct 22 (Reuters) - Hyundai Motor's Supernal

said on Tuesday it had partnered with a private jet charter firm

and a passenger helicopter operator for the development of its

air taxi infrastructure.

Supernal plans to launch its five-seat, battery-powered

electric vehicle take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in 2028

for commercial intra-city passenger journeys.

It is one of a bevy of firms worldwide developing

battery-powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically

to ferry travelers on short city trips, allowing them to beat

traffic.

The concept has been touted as the future of urban air

mobility, drawing intense global interest, with numerous eVTOL

companies going public.

However, the industry needs to tackle regulatory hurdles and

overcome battery limitations. They also have to convince the

public that their aircraft are safe.

Under the first agreement, Supernal and private jet charter

provider Clay Lacy will prepare Clay Lacy's fixed base operator

(FBO) locations for take off and landing operations.

Announced on Tuesday, this marks Supernal's first FBO

partnership.

The other agreement, with Blade Urban Air Mobility, will

focus on joint exploration of advanced air mobility network and

operations.

Under the three-year agreement, Blade, an air transport

platform, and its operator partners will provide Supernal with

feedback on aircraft design and safety for various operating

markets.