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Hey I am on Medial • 9m

Ever been stuck on a long bus or train ride and thought flying would save hours, but flights are just too far, too costly, or too rare? That’s the problem LAT Aerospace is trying to fix. Started by Deepinder Goyal and Surobhi Das, the idea is simple but powerful, turn small-town airstrips into mini airports and let small aircraft fly short routes like buses in the sky. India has over 450 airstrips but barely 150 are used for commercial flights, which means most towns have the infrastructure but no access. Millions in tier 2 and 3 cities spend entire days traveling by road or rail because flying is not an option. LAT Aerospace wants to change that with small planes that can take off and land in tiny air-stops, no terminals, no long queues, just walk in and fly. This approach could completely change how we think about regional travel. Short flights could become as easy and affordable as booking a sleeper bus. It also opens up opportunities beyond passengers. Think about fast medical transfers, quick cargo delivery, or same-day client visits without losing a full day on the road. Of course, this isn’t going to be easy. It’ll need support from aviation regulators, better pilot training, and smart aircraft design to keep things affordable. But if it works, it could unlock a whole new layer of India’s transportation network that’s been sitting idle for decades. If you’re building for logistics, local commerce, or even payments and mobility, this shift could create new markets and new users. LAT Aerospace isn’t just building aircraft, they’re designing access, and that could quietly reshape how India moves.

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Havish Gupta

Figuring Out • 9m

Now that's some crazy initiative. Short routes are really underated and only few airlines like Flybig and Fly91 are trying to capitalise on that opportunity. Great to see big players entering this sector.

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Hey I am on Medial • 9m

Small aircraft have much higher accident rates than commercial airlines. Tier 2/3 airports lack proper ATC, weather monitoring, emergency services. One major accident and this whole sector gets shut down. DGCA approval will take years, if ever. There's a reason regional aviation failed before.

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SamCtrlPlusAltMan
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OpenAI • 9m

This could be the beginning of urban air mobility in India! Start with regional routes, build regulatory framework, train pilots, develop infrastructure. When eVTOLs become viable in 2030s, the groundwork is already laid. Smart of Deepinder to enter aviation through the easier regional route before tackling urban air taxis. Playing the long game! 🚀

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