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IndiGo Parent To Launch Electric Air Taxis In India By 2026

Inc42 · 1y ago

IndiGo Parent To Launch Electric Air Taxis In India By 2026

IndiGo Airlines' parent company, InterGlobe Enterprises, is set to launch an electric air taxi service in India by 2026, in partnership with Archer Aviation. The joint venture aims to deploy 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The initial route is expected to connect Connaught Place in Delhi to Gurugram in under seven minutes. The cost of the deal is estimated at $1 billion. Archer Aviation is currently in discussions with the US Federal Aviation Administration for certification of its eVTOL planes.

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Archer to join IndiGo, ride-hailing apps to expand reach of electric air taxis

InterGlobe, the largest shareholder of IndiGo, is set to form a joint venture with Archer Aviation to launch electric air taxis in India in 2026. Archer Aviation, based in California, is developing electric air taxis with a range of 100 miles and a maximum speed of 240 km per hour. The company expects to gain certification from the US aviation regulator by the end of 2025 and launch in India soon after. The joint venture will also explore opportunities in cargo, logistics, medical services, private charter services, and more in India.

IIT-incubated startup's air taxis to fly in UAE & Southeast Asia

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IIT-incubated startup's air taxis to fly in UAE & Southeast Asia

IIT-Madras incubated startup, ePlane Company, partners with Dubai-based Empire Aviation Group to globalize its electric aircraft. The collaboration aims to launch eVTOL air-taxis and air-ambulances in India, UAE, Thailand, and Indonesia, leveraging Empire's aviation expertise. Targeting a 2026 commercial launch, ePlane recently secured a $1 billion deal with ICATT for 788 air ambulances in India. Production plans involve discussing locations with state governments and seeking production partners.

ePlane aims to complete air-taxi prototype by the end of 2024, says founder

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ePlane aims to complete air-taxi prototype by the end of 2024, says founder

Aerospace marketplace ePlane plans to complete its prototype of the e200X air taxi by the end of the year. The company, incubated at IIT-Madras, aims to have several prototypes ready for certification and commercialization by 2026. ePlane is developing compact electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (VTOL) air taxis and aims for full-scale urban commercialization by 2027. The company is also working on services such as agritech, medical cargo, air ambulances, and advanced aircraft development. ePlane has filed for intellectual property rights in about 30 countries and is focused on reducing road emissions through its compact vehicles.

IndiGo’s new business class ’Indigo Stretch’ to take off in November; Delhi-Mumbai fares start at ₹18,018 | Mint

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Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo’s new business class ’Indigo Stretch’ to take off in November; Delhi-Mumbai fares start at ₹18,018 | Mint

IndiGo has announced the introduction of its business class product, #IndiGoStretch, on the Delhi-Mumbai route. Bookings will be available starting from August 6 for travel beginning on November 14. This move marks a significant shift for the low-cost carrier, as it ventures into the premium services segment. The CEO of IndiGo, Pieter Elbers, also revealed plans to launch a customer loyalty program called 'IndiGo BluChip'. IndiGo will be offering business class seats on 12 domestic routes, targeting busy and business-oriented routes. Other airlines in India currently offering business-class seats include Air India, Air India Express, and Vistara.

India's air passenger traffic rises to 140.56 lk in May; IndiGo holds 64% share

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India's air passenger traffic rises to 140.56 lk in May; IndiGo holds 64% share

India's domestic air passenger traffic rose 1.89% to 140.56 lakh in May compared to last year, according to DGCA data. IndiGo led with a 64% market share, carrying 93.09 lakh passengers, followed by Air India Group with a 26.5% share. Akasa Air and SpiceJet held 5.3% and 2.4% respectively. IndiGo achieved the highest on-time performance (OTP) at 84%, while Air India clocked 79.7% OTP from six major airports.

InterGlobe's air taxi service to cover 90-minute trips in 7 minutes

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Livemint · 1y ago

InterGlobe's air taxi service to cover 90-minute trips in 7 minutes

Indian airline IndiGo, owned by InterGlobe Enterprises, has partnered with American aviation company Archer to launch an electric air taxi service called 'Midnight'. Set to begin operations in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru in three years, the eVTOL aircraft will offer a 7-minute flight alternative to the current 60 to 90-minute travel time by car. The service aims to address urban traffic congestion and may also be expanded for cargo and emergency medical services.

Gulf airspace reopens: Flights resume amid easing tensions

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Gulf airspace reopens: Flights resume amid easing tensions

Key airspaces have reopened following easing tensions between Iran and Gulf countries, allowing Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and Gulf carriers like Qatar Airways to resume flights to the Middle East and Europe. Iran's missile strike on a US base in Qatar had previously closed airspaces, disrupting traffic. Air India aims to normalize operations by June 25, with some delays still possible. IndiGo is operating Gulf flights but reports that Iranian airspace remains restricted.

Ola applies for licence to operate e-bike taxis in Karnataka

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Ola applies for licence to operate e-bike taxis in Karnataka

ANI Technologies, the parent company of Ola, has applied for a license to operate an electric bike taxi service in Bengaluru and other towns in Karnataka. The state allows EV two-wheelers to be used as bike taxis under its Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021. Ola's founder, Bhavish Aggarwal, recently announced the re-launch of Ola Bike, a two-wheeler taxi service that will use electric scooters. The move is aimed at expanding ride-hailing services in smaller towns and promoting environmentally friendly transportation options.

IndiGo premium push: 45 aircraft with biz class by 2026 | Company Business News

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IndiGo premium push: 45 aircraft with biz class by 2026 | Company Business News

Indian airline IndiGo plans to expand its business-class product, IndiGoStretch, to 45 aircraft by 2026, up from the current two. The airline aims to introduce 45 IndiGoStretch aircraft over the next 14 months, with service on 12 routes and over 260 daily flights. The expansion is expected to offer premium capacity in around 10% of IndiGo's total fleet. The move comes as the airline seeks to provide a premium alternative to Air India, which currently dominates the premium class market in India.

Tata Motors Seeks Incentive Extension On E-Taxis For 3 Years

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Tata Motors Seeks Incentive Extension On E-Taxis For 3 Years

Tata Motors has urged the Indian government to extend incentives for electric taxis for an additional three years and include personal cars in its demand support program, FAME. The company is requesting support for EV adoption until unit sales reach at least 20% of all new cars sold. Tata Motors is also calling for continued incentives of INR 10,000/kWh battery size for electric taxis and inclusion of personal vehicles in future incentive schemes. The company believes that with sustained support, India can accelerate EV adoption and achieve goals related to air pollution reduction and economic growth.

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