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Bengaluru Startup Leads India's Air Taxi Certification Race
Sarla Aviation, a Bengaluru-based electric air taxi startup, has received the first Design Organisation Approval under India’s 2024 VTOL Capable Aircraft certification framework. The approval, granted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, marks a significant milestone in India’s eVTOL certification process. Sarla’s planned six-passenger production aircraft, Shunya, targets a top speed of 155 mph and a range of 99 miles. The company aims to begin commercial operations by 2028, with the DGCA’s approval paving the way for further certification and regulatory clearance. This development was first reported by Unknown Source.