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Supernal Cuts 296 Jobs Amid Strategic Shift in California

3/3/2026

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Supernal, Hyundai's flying electric vehicle unit, laid off 296 California employees, 80% of its workforce.
Supernal relocated from Washington D.C. three years ago and will consolidate operations at Irvine headquarters.
The layoffs are part of a strategic pivot to optimize staffing and costs for future aircraft development.
Hyundai remains committed to Advanced Air Mobility despite challenges.
California setbacks include Gallo's closure of a wine production facility, cutting nearly 100 jobs.

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Story summary

Supernal, Hyundai's flying electric vehicle unit, laid off 296 California employees, 80% of its workforce.
Supernal relocated from Washington D.C. three years ago and will consolidate operations at Irvine headquarters.
The layoffs are part of a strategic pivot to optimize staffing and costs for future aircraft development.
Hyundai remains committed to Advanced Air Mobility despite challenges.
California setbacks include Gallo's closure of a wine production facility, cutting nearly 100 jobs.