Bengaluru Airport partners with Sarla Aviation to launch electric flying taxis (representative image)
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Bengaluru: Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport will be a key hub for cutting-edge urban air mobility solutions with Sarla Aviation joining forces with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to launch electric flying taxis.
Last month, the two entities signed a statement of collaboration to explore sustainable air mobility, specifically electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
This initiative, developed in Karnataka, aims to revolutionize air travel by introducing seven-seater electric flying taxis, which promise faster, cleaner and more efficient transportation.
While operations are still two to three years away, Sarla Aviation’s electric taxis promise a cleaner, quieter and more cost-effective alternative to traditional helicopter services previously offered in Bengaluru.
The Bengaluru-based company, co-founded by Adrian Schmidt, Rakesh Gaonkar and Shivam Chauhan, is at the forefront of this transformation.
Sarla Aviation plans to focus on four of India’s most congested cities: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi and Pune, offering affordable electric air taxis to the public. The company’s proposed route from Bengaluru airport to Electronics City would take just 19 minutes, compared to the 152 minutes needed by road, with a fare of Rs 1,700.
“Our goal is to redefine urban air transportation with operational efficiency, reduced carbon emissions and scalable infrastructure. Our electric flying taxis will set new benchmarks in reliability and performance, aligning with global standards for sustainable aviation,” said Schmidt, co-founder by Sarla Aviation. and executive director.
Collaboration with Sarla Aviation at Bengaluru Airport introduces eVTOL aircraft, offering faster and more sustainable air transportation to address Bengaluru’s traffic problems.
This initiative marks a key step towards advancing urban mobility and a greener travel future.
Regulatory hurdles still remain, but the collaboration marks an important step forward in addressing urban congestion through sustainable aviation technology.
Sarla Aviation is rapidly emerging as a leader in the advanced air mobility sector, driving innovation with its eVTOL aircraft. The company is moving forward to revolutionize urban transportation by offering cleaner, faster and more efficient air solutions.
Focusing on affordable and sustainable air travel, Sarla Aviation addresses congestion challenges in major cities in India. Strategic partnerships, such as that with Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport, position Sarla Aviation as a key player in shaping the future of urban mobility.
All three co-founders worked with Western air traffic startups: while Chauhan was at Joby, Gaonkar and Schmidst were at Lillum.
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