The country’s first prototype air taxi was introduced at ‘Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025’. This taxi has been named ‘Zero’. HD Kumaraswamy, Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries, Government of India, visited the Sarla Aviation booth and showed keen interest in the prototype of the flying taxi and called it historic.

Sarla Aviation develops India’s best electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Precision manufacturing firm Sona SPEEDS has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation to manufacture this taxi.

Work on designing critical components continues

Sona SPEED Motors has been a part of several ISRO space missions. This agreement establishes Sona SPEED as a key partner in revolutionizing urban air mobility in the country. Choko Valiappa, CEO of Sona SPEED, said, “This partnership is an important step in Sona SPEED’s growth as a hub of aerospace innovation. Together, we aim to shape a cleaner, faster and more efficient future for urban transportation.”

Under the MoU, Sona SPEEDS will use its state-of-the-art facility in Karnataka to design and manufacture critical components such as motors and landing gear for Sarla Aviation’s eVTOL aircraft.

What did the CEO of the company say?

Rakesh Gaonkar, CEO, Sarla Aviation said, “Sona SPEEDS expertise in engineering perfectly complements our vision for electric flying taxis. This collaboration strengthens our mission to redefine urban mobility with cutting-edge eVTOL technology.”

This development highlights India’s growing aspiration in sustainable urban air mobility and demonstrates the importance of synergy in driving innovation. Focused on developing eVTOL aircraft, Sarla Aviation aims to transform urban mobility with faster, cleaner and more efficient transportation solutions.

The company plans to begin test flights and develop additional prototypes, which will be launched in the market by 2028.

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The time for your dream to come true is now very close because DGCA has given the green signal to Vertiports Rules and has issued guidelines for vertical takeoff and landing.

DGCA has issued guidelines regarding Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL). DGCA’s initiative is in line with global efforts to standardize Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (EVTOL) certification. This is an important step to enable eVTOL operations in India. Currently VCA is powered by the electric system. This important step aims to streamline the certification process and ensure the safety and reliability of emerging EVTOL technologies in India.

This circular of DGCA has been issued after consultation with all stakeholders. This circular provides comprehensive safety requirements on design, manufacturing, structural strength, flight performance, equipment, power plant installation, flight crew interface and other information required for type certification of eVTOL aircraft. The eVTOL/AAM sector is evolving rapidly. Further changes in the proposed requirements are expected. This move is an important step towards the widespread implementation of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in India.

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Let us tell you that last week, DGCA had issued an advisory circular on vertiports used by eVTOL. According to this, vertiports will be built on the lines of airports for air taxis. These vertiports will be designed in such a way that air taxis can do vertical take off and landing (VTOL) from here.

It will start from the capital Delhi

The first attempt to launch air taxi has been made by InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of the country’s largest airline IndiGo. According to the information, there is a plan to start Air Taxi from the country’s capital Delhi. After this, air taxi will be delivered to cities like Mumbai and Bangalore.

According to the rules, guidelines have been set for infrastructure, air taxi operational guidelines, battery charging, parking, landing and emergency response for vertiport. Vertiport will be given clearance only after following these rules.

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So now have a little patience because your dream is going to be fulfilled very soon. Soon the facility of air taxi is going to come in metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Aviation sector regulator DGCA has given the green signal to the Vertiports Rules. After this, it is being estimated that air taxis will start running in the country from the year 2026.

Green signal given to the rules for building vertiport for air taxi

According to the rules of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, vertiports will be built for these air taxis. These vertiports will be designed in such a way that air taxis can do vertical take off and landing (VTOL) from here. These vertiports will be built on the lines of airports.

IndiGo signs deal with Archer Aviation for 200 Midnight aircraft

The first attempt to launch an air taxi has been made by InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of the country’s largest airline IndiGo. It has signed an agreement with California-based company Archer Aviation to acquire their VTOL aircraft Midnight. Archer Aviation is an electric air taxi manufacturer. IndiGo has invested $1 billion and signed a deal for 200 Midnight aircraft.

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Delhi may be the first air taxi centre, followed by Mumbai

According to DGCA, they have held extensive discussions with all stakeholders to formulate rules for vertiports. According to the rules, guidelines have been set for infrastructure, air taxi operational guidelines, battery charging, parking, landing and emergency response for vertiports. Vertiports will be given clearance only after following all these rules. According to the Times of India report, the first air taxi can start in Delhi. After this, this facility will also be provided in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai.

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In such a situation, many people might be imagining that there would be a flying vehicle in the local too. But now your imagination is about to turn into reality. This change has been initiated by the country’s largest airline company Indigo. IndiGo’s parent company InterGlobe Enterprises has joined hands with America’s electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft Archer Aviation.

Flying cars i.e. electric air taxi service can start in the country by the year 2026. Through this service, a distance of 2 to 3 hours in the same city can be covered in just 5 to 7 minutes. This service can be started very soon in big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru.

The first air taxi was seen in Airshow 2023

Let us tell you that electric air taxi was seen in the Aero India show held in Bengaluru this year. This taxi can travel up to two hundred kilometers at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour. This two seater taxi can also carry two quintals of luggage. With this, there was talk of starting air taxi service in India.

Archer Aviation manufactures electric vertical take off and landing aircraft. These aircraft are completely environment friendly. This air taxi can fly up to 160 kilometers carrying five people including the pilot. Both the companies intend to start this service with 200 taxis in India. The company is also preparing to use them for charter, logistics, medical emergency etc.

How much will the fare be?

Talking about the fare of these air taxis, it is expected to be higher initially. It is being told that the fare can be around Rs 30,000. However, it is expected to reduce later.

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Both companies want to start this service in India by 2026. After the arrival of air taxi service in India, you will be able to travel from Connaught Place in Delhi to Gurgaon in just seven minutes. Currently, it takes 60 to 90 minutes to travel this 27 kilometer distance by road.

MoU signed

An MOU was signed between the two companies on Thursday. InterGlobe Group MD Rahul Bhatia and Archer Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Nikhil Goyal were present on the occasion. In this, a decision was taken to bring air taxi in India. Now both the companies will seek approval from the government to start air taxi service.

Indigo Airlines is a part of InterGlobe
The country’s largest airline, Indigo, is a part of InterGlobe Enterprises. At the same time, Archer is seen as a company that rents electric vehicles and aircraft.

Where will electric aircraft be used?

Apart from providing air taxi service in metro cities, both the companies also want to use these electric aircraft in cargo, logistics, medical and emergency services. Besides, private companies will also be able to take them on rent. Along with training the pilots and employees, work will also be done to develop infrastructure for this service in India.

Four people will be able to travel

200 Archer Midnight aircraft will be purchased for this service. Four passengers will be able to travel together in these planes. These aircraft have been designed to make short frequent trips. They also charge fast.

There will be a solution to the traffic problem in big cities

Rahul Bhatia said that for two decades the company has provided safe and affordable transport options to Indian passengers. Now we are very happy to introduce this electric aircraft. On the other hand, Nikhil Goyal said that many cities of India with a population of 1.4 crores are facing severe traffic problems. We are providing solution to this problem through air taxi

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