Sora Aviation, the UK-based developer of the 30-seat S-1 eVTOL aircraft, and ANH Structure, a global aerospace Tier 1 supplier based in South Korea, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Paris Air Show 2025 to collaborate on the development of the cabin and cockpit interiors for the Sora S-1.

This partnership brings together Sora’s pioneering work in large eVTOL design with ANH’s proven expertise in aerospace structures and cabin interiors. The collaboration will focus on creating a lightweight, certifiable, and passenger-focused interior, tailored to the unique mission profile of the S-1—ranging from high-frequency airport shuttle operations to regional air links.

“The S-1 is designed to make Advanced Air Mobility truly accessible, and its wide range of missions demands a different approach to cabin layout, accessibility, and baggage handling” said Furqan, CEO of Sora Aviation. “We're looking to develop a cabin that is comfortable and intuitive for the people who will rely on it every day. ANH brings world-class capability in certified aerospace interiors, making them an ideal partner for this next phase of development.”

ANH Structure is the only South Korean aerospace company to hold both EASA Design Organisation Approval (DOA) and Production Organisation Approval (POA), making it uniquely positioned to support advanced aircraft programmes targeting international certification and industrialisation.

“We are proud to be partnering with Sora Aviation on this exciting programme” said Hyon Su Ahn, CEO of ANH Structure. “The S-1 represents a smart, scalable solution to meet the growing demand for clean, efficient air mobility. Our experience in delivering high-integrity cabin and structural systems to global OEMs aligns perfectly with Sora’s vision of transforming aerial mobility.”

This MoU also marks a significant step forward in strengthening international collaboration between the UK and South Korea on Advanced Air Mobility, uniting complementary expertise to accelerate the global rollout of zero emissions aircraft.

Aviation Minister Mike Kane said “British aircraft design and manufacturing remains the best in business and it’s great to see this partnership demonstrate how UK firms are championing the design of advanced aircraft like eVTOLs.

I’m proud to see a British company acting as pioneers in this space, pushing new technologies and solutions in the sector, to create the flights of the future. Not only does this collaboration help maintain the UK’s position as a world leader in aviation it drives innovation, supports jobs, and helps us deliver on our growth mission.”