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India's First eVTOL Certification Secured by The ePlane Company from DGCA.

Awards | Dated: 28 Jan 2025

In January 2025, The ePlane Company, a Chennai-based urban air mobility (UAM) startup from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, became the first private Indian firm to receive formal acceptance from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for the Type Certification of its electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft, 'the e200X'.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The company aims to launch its eVTOL services by 2026.
  • - With this certification, ePlane solidifies its position as a pioneer in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in India.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The e200X features a compact wingspan that reduces infrastructure requirements, making it ideal for deployment in various regions of India and similar global markets.
  • (ii) The ePlane Company was founded by Professor Satya Chakravarthy in 2019.
  • (iii) The DGCA has established safety criteria for certifying vertical take-off and landing capable aircraft (VCA) and set guidelines for the design of vertiports used by these aircraft.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which company recently secured India's first eVTOL certification from the DGCA?

Correct Answer: The ePlane Company

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