Shunya eVTOL Air Taxi: Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation MoU
Why in the news
Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation entered an MoU to co-develop Shunya, an electric air taxi that lifts off and lands vertically.
Key facts
- Aircraft: Shunya, an electric VTOL (eVTOL) air taxi.
- Seating: six passengers plus one pilot.
- Tata Elxsi supports avionics, flight controls, software, testing and certification.
- Target for first flight: 18-24 months.
- Designed for 300+ km operations with runway-independent connectivity.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Partners | Tata Elxsi, Sarla Aviation |
| Type | Electric VTOL air taxi |
| Capacity | 6 passengers + 1 pilot |
| Range design | 300+ km |
| First flight goal | 18-24 months |
Exam angle
- Expand VTOL: vertical take-off and landing.
- Aircraft name: Shunya.
- Key selling point: no runway needed.
- Companies: Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation.