Sarla Aviation has initiated ground testing for its next-generation air taxi, marking a significant step toward operationalizing urban air mobility solutions in India. The testing phase focuses on evaluating safety systems, propulsion mechanisms, and avionics under controlled conditions before transitioning to flight trials. Analysts say this development signals growing momentum in the country’s emerging air taxi market, driven by urban congestion challenges, technological advancements, and regulatory support for electric and hybrid vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.