India aims to see electric air taxis fly by 2028, testing to gather pace next year: Union Civil Aviation Minister

India aims for electric air taxis to fly by 2028, with testing accelerating next year. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft offer new mobility for major congested cities. Sarla Aviation is developing a six-passenger eVTOL aircraft with seven electric motors. Affordability and safety are key for commercial viability, with localization reducing costs. These aircraft could significantly cut travel times and find uses in medical evacuations.

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