New Delhi . The country's first prototype air taxi was introduced at the 'Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025'. This taxi has been named 'Zero'.
To this end, precision manufacturing firm Sona SPEED signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengalurubased Sarala Aviation.
Sarala Aviation develops India's leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy visited Sarala Aviation booth and showed keen interest in the flying taxi prototype and described it as historic.
Sona SPEED motors have been a part of many space missions of ISRO. This agreement establishes Sona SPEED as a key partner in revolutionizing urban air mobility in the country.
Choco Valiappa, CEO of Sona SPEED, said, “This partnership is an important step in the evolution of Sona SPEED as a hub for 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 stateoftheart facility in Karnataka to design and manufacture critical components such as motors and landing gear for Sarala Aviation's eVTOL aircraft.
Rakesh Gaonkar, CEO of Sarala 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 cuttingedge eVTOL technology. Does.”
This development highlights India's growing ambition in sustainable urban air mobility and shows the importance of synergy in driving innovation.
Focused on developing eVTOL aircraft, Sarala 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.
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