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IndiGo Invests in Future: Flying Taxis Take Flight
17 Apr
Summary
- IndiGo invested Rs 10 crore in Sarla Aviation's electric aircraft.
- Sarla Aviation aims to launch electric flying taxis in Bengaluru by 2028.
- The eVTOL aircraft will carry six passengers, excluding the pilot.
IndiGo has injected Rs 10 crore into Sarla Aviation, a Bengaluru startup focused on developing electric aircraft for urban air mobility. This investment by IndiGo Ventures supports Sarla Aviation's ambition to launch electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, intended for use as flying taxis. The startup aims to deploy these innovative aircraft in Bengaluru by 2028.
Sarla Aviation's 'Shunya' eVTOL is engineered to accommodate six passengers in addition to the pilot. It is designed to operate from existing helipads located at hotels, hospitals, and tech parks, integrating seamlessly into urban infrastructure. The company has successfully raised a total of $13.4 million across multiple funding rounds.
Previously, IndiGo's parent company, InterGlobe Enterprises, had a non-binding partnership with Archer Aviation for flying taxi services in major Indian cities starting in 2026. However, this collaboration has now ended, reportedly due to unmet timelines, though IndiGo's strategic interest in the eVTOL market remains strong.
