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New Delhi, April 5: Aerospace startup Sarla Aviation. which recently unveiled the country’s first flying taxi prototype called ‘Shunya’ earlier this year, is aiming to soon start commercial operations. Speaking to IANS, Adrian, co-founder and CEO of Sarla Aviation, said that bringing air taxis to India is one of their important goals under the 'Viksit Bharat' initiative.
“India needs a better transport system. This is where the idea of air taxis come into the picture. It can be expected to become an important part of public transport in the future,” said Adrian.
Sarla Aviation Unveils India’s 1st Flying Taxi Prototype ‘Shunya’ at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. Adrian Schmidt, CEO of Sarla Aviation, Says, ‘Our Vision Is To Make Air Taxis the Future of Public Transportation in India’ Delhi: At the Startup Mahakumbh, Adrian Schmidt, Co-founder and CEO of Sarla Aviation, says, "We believe that India deserves a better mobility system than what it currently has. Our vision is to make air taxis the future of public transportation in India.
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pic.twitter.com/NfpZp3MlgZ — IANS (@ians_india) April 4, 2025 Adrian further stated that it is necessary to bring air taxis to India so that problems like traffic jams can be eliminated.
Air taxis can be used to commute to places like schools, malls, hospitals and airports. He described air taxis as smarter, more economical and convenient mode pf transport than traditional vehicles. Sarla Aviation has so far raised $12 million in funding from various venture capital firms and angel investors.
The company plans to raise additional investments in the future to expand footprint. Indian investors have played a vital role in the success of Sarla Aviation and Adrian is extremely happy about this. He said, "Most of our investors are Indians, and we are proud to be backed by some of the brightest minds who have built some of the best companies in this country.
" Sarla Aviation is developing India's most sophisticated electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The development highlights India’s growing aspiration in sustainable urban air mobility and underscores the importance of synergies in driving innovation. Lamborghini Temerario To Launch Globally on April 30, 2025, Will Succeed Lamborghini Huracan; Check Specifications, Features and Design Changes.
Focused on developing eVTOL aircraft, Sarla Aviation aims to transform urban mobility with faster, cleaner, and more efficient transportation solutions. The company plans to initiate test flights and develop additional prototypes, with a market launch targeted for 2028. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 05, 2025 03:55 PM IST.
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