New Delhi, Jan 19. The country’s first prototype air taxi was introduced at the ‘India Mobility Global Expo 2025’. This taxi has been named ‘Zero’.
Towards this goal, precision manufacturing firm Sona SPEEDS signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation.
Sarla Aviation develops India’s best electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Union Steel and Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy visited the Sarla Aviation booth and showed keen interest in the prototype of the flying taxi and called it historic.
Sona SPEEDS Motors has been a part of several space missions of ISRO. This agreement establishes Sona SPEEDS as a key partner in revolutionizing urban air mobility in the country.
Choko Valliappa, CEO, Sona SPEED, said, “This partnership is a significant step in Sona SPEED’s evolution as a hub of aerospace innovation. Together, we aim to shape a cleaner, faster and more efficient future for urban transportation.”
Under the MoU, Sona SPEED will use its state-of-the-art facility in Karnataka to design and manufacture critical components such as motors and landing gear for Sarla Aviation’s eVTOL aircraft.
Rakesh Gaonkar, CEO, Sarla Aviation, said, “Sona SPEED’s expertise in engineering perfectly complements our vision for electric flying taxis. This collaboration strengthens our mission to redefine urban mobility with cutting-edge eVTOL technology.”
This development highlights India’s growing aspiration in sustainable urban air mobility and demonstrates the importance of synergy in driving innovation.
Focused on developing eVTOL aircraft, Sarla Aviation aims to transform urban mobility with faster, cleaner and more efficient transportation solutions.
The company plans to begin test flights and develop additional prototypes, which will be launched in the market by 2028.
