Electric Flying Taxis: A Game Changer for Bengaluru's Traffic
2 months, 1 week ago

Electric Flying Taxis: A Game Changer for Bengaluru's Traffic

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru's notorious traffic jams may soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new collaboration between Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Sarla Aviation. The partnership focuses on developing advanced air mobility solutions using seven-seater eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, promising faster and quieter commutes to the airport. The project is still in its early stages, but the potential is undeniable, marking a significant shift in how people move through cities like Bengaluru.

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FAA Unveils Final Regulations for Electric Air Taxi Industry
2 months ago

FAA Unveils Final Regulations for Electric Air Taxi Industry

CNN  

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published new regulations that pave the way for the commercial operation of electric air taxis. These regulations establish a new category of aircraft called eVTOLs, which can fly like airplanes but take off and land like helicopters. The FAA's decision is expected to significantly impact the burgeoning industry of electric air taxis, which have attracted …

eVTOL to Revolutionize Airport Travel in Bangalore: A Breakthrough in Urban Mobility
2 months ago

eVTOL to Revolutionize Airport Travel in Bangalore: A Breakthrough in Urban Mobility

ABP News  

Bangaloreans will soon be able to reach the airport in just five minutes instead of 1.5 hours thanks to a new collaboration between Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) and Sarla Aviation. eVTOL technology will allow for a significant reduction in travel time, with the aim of easing traffic congestion and creating more efficient transportation systems in the city.

Bengaluru Airport Introduces Electric Taxis For Greener Travel
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bengaluru Airport Introduces Electric Taxis For Greener Travel

News 18  

Bangalore International Airport Limited has teamed up with Refex eVeelz to roll out electric taxis for passengers, making traveling eco-friendly and convenient. These eco-friendly airport taxis can be conveniently booked by passengers either at the airport taxi stands or through the ‘BLR Pulse’ mobile app. According to Money Control, Hari Marar, MD & CEO of BIAL, announced the initiative during …

How to book electric taxi at Bengaluru airport
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How to book electric taxi at Bengaluru airport

The Hindu  

The Kempegowda International Airport, on the occasion of World Environment Day, on Wednesday inaugurated a fleet of electric vehicle airport taxis, in collaboration with Refex eVeelz. “The introduction of our EV taxi fleet and the tree planting drive are significant strides towards reducing our carbon footprint and enhancing the green spaces within our airport,” BIAL managing director and CEO, Hari …

Air Taxis In India In Early 2026
8 months ago

Air Taxis In India In Early 2026

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo airlines, and US-based Archer Aviation said that they will launch India's first air taxi service in 2026. Archer Aviation will manufacture 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for the taxi service in India. Archer Aviation said the Connaught Place-Gurugram trip would cost about `2,000 to `3,000, against `500 in app-based taxi …

Flying cars bring in new freshness to Wings India
11 months ago

Flying cars bring in new freshness to Wings India

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Hyderabad has been hosting the biennial civil air show for 16 years. This current eighth edition of the civil aviation show — Wings India 2024 — is markedly different as it hints at the new future of the aviation industry: The battery-powered flying vehicles that are capable of taking off vertically. Last year, IndiGo airline’s promoter InterGlobe signed an …

Hyderabad firm plans to introduce Japanese flying taxis in India
11 months, 1 week ago

Hyderabad firm plans to introduce Japanese flying taxis in India

The Hindu  

Hyderabad-based Marut Drones and Japan’s SkyDrive on Tuesday decided to collaborate for developing a ‘futuristic air transportation’ and explore opportunities in the emerging field of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft. eVTOL aircraft, commonly referred to as air taxis or flying taxis, represent a revolutionary shift in air transportation. Marut Drones, which has already developed an in-house Unmanned Aircraft System …

InterGlobe plans to cut down Delhi to Gurgaon commute time to just 7 minutes with electric air taxis
1 year ago

InterGlobe plans to cut down Delhi to Gurgaon commute time to just 7 minutes with electric air taxis

The Hindu  

InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent company of IndiGo, has partnered with California-based Archer Aviation to introduce electric air taxis in India. The partnership will also entail plans for diverse applications of electric aircraft in India, including cargo, logistics, medical and emergency services, as well as private company and charter services. Archer’s chief commercial officer, Nikhil Goel, highlighted the immense opportunity in …

Flying taxis could soon be a booming business
1 year, 4 months ago

Flying taxis could soon be a booming business

Live Mint  

Paris has long been at the heart of the history of flight. Next year, if all goes to plan, Paris will be the site of another industry first when Volocopter, a German maker of electric aircraft, launches a flying-taxi service during the Olympic Games. The main form of flying taxi under development, called an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, …

Aviation ministry ready to make policy for air taxis
1 year, 8 months ago

Aviation ministry ready to make policy for air taxis

Live Mint  

The civil aviation ministry is ready to formulate policy framework for the air taxis and will soon commission a study on the matter, Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal said. “After Production Linked Scheme for drones is being rolled out this month, we are now ready to take the next big steps in the e-VTOL system” Bansal said while speaking at …

eVTOL air taxi will come in 2025, and India wants to be on board
1 year, 8 months ago

eVTOL air taxi will come in 2025, and India wants to be on board

The Hindu  

Rajiv Bansal, secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, on Monday said that India wants to be part electric vertical take off and landing aircraft dream along with the rest of the world that is planning to offer this innovative transportation technology by 2025. Mr. Bansal, delivering the inaugural address at India’s first Advanced Air Mobility conference said, “eVTOL’s future is not …

Unmanned air mobility fast becoming a reality: Why India should not miss the bus
2 years, 4 months ago

Unmanned air mobility fast becoming a reality: Why India should not miss the bus

Firstpost  

Emerging big economy like India would have to get on-board early and reap the benefits. UAM envisions a safe and efficient aviation transportation system that will use highly automated aircraft that will operate and transport passengers or cargo at lower altitudes within urban and suburban areas. The initial UAM ecosystem will use existing helicopter infrastructure such as routes, helipads, and …

India’s flying taxi startups ready to take to the skies
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s flying taxi startups ready to take to the skies

Live Mint  

As the world of urban mobility changes, all eyes are on the skies. Vinata Aeromobility, which was established earlier this year, recently announced that it will unveil what it claims is Asia’s first hybrid flying car at the Helitech Expo, slated to take place in London in October. When it’s finally ready, Vinata's two-seater, hybrid electric flying car, which will …

Sun Mobility to roll out 100 EV battery swap stations in Bengaluru
4 years ago

Sun Mobility to roll out 100 EV battery swap stations in Bengaluru

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Electric vehicles mobility solutions provider Sun Mobility on Tuesday said it will roll out 100 battery swapping stations called Swap Points across Bengaluru. The swap points will help ease concerns over limited-range issues that EVs face, make up for inadequate charging infrastructure and help increase adoption of green transport mobility solutions that would help bring down costs and carbon …

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