No Runways, No Traffic Jams: India To Get Electric Air Taxis By 2028 | Check Details

Traffic congestion is a growing problem in major countries around the world, including India. To reduce pressure on roads, government officials have been discussing the introduction of air taxis. Taking a step forward, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu recently shared updates on India's plans to make commercial air taxi services a reality.

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Will Air Taxis Fly In India?

Addressing whether air taxis will soon fly in India, Naidu sounded a confident note while handing over the nation's third eVTOL Design Organisation Approval (DOA) to Sarla Aviation: "Handing over the country's 3rd EVTOL Design Organisation Approval (DOA) to @sarlaaviation today, my answer is a confident yes! Within 2 years, India won't just operate eVTOLs - we will design and manufacture advanced air mobility solutions for the world."

Will air taxis fly in India?

Handing over the country’s 3rd EVTOL Design Organisation Approval (DOA) to @sarlaaviation today, my answer is a confident yes!

Within 2 years, India won't just operate eVTOLs—we will design and manufacture advanced air mobility solutions for the… pic.twitter.com/XnQXIMzRfm

— Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu (@RamMNK) August 8, 2026

Who Received The Approval?

Sarla Aviation received its design approval in Bengaluru, where co-founder and CTO Rakesh Gaonkar outlined the development timeline.

"We develop a new prototype every 18 months," Gaonkar said. "The next prototype will arrive in January 2027 and will be our first flight. A developed India by 2047 will be based on air taxis, and we are the team that will make it happen," he added.

What Is An eVTOL Aircraft?

Unlike traditional planes, eVTOL aircraft use technology that enables vertical takeoff and landing, eliminating the need for a runway. This allows them to launch easily from a single location and land in a compact space.

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Benefits Of Air Taxi In India

Introducing air taxi technology in India could significantly reduce road traffic and make travelling between locations faster and easier for commuters.