IndiGo’s parent company, Interglobe Enterprises, in partnership with America’s Archer Aviation, is set to introduce a fully electric air taxi service in India. 🎉🚕
Fast and Eco-Friendly Travel 🌱⏱️
- Imagine zooming from Connaught Place in Delhi to Gurugram in Haryana in just seven minutes! Yes, you heard it right – only seven minutes!
- These air taxis aren’t just fast; they’re also super eco-friendly, promising a new way to travel quickly and cleanly across busy cities. 🌍💨
Cost of Travel 💸
- A ride in these futuristic taxis will cost between ₹2,000 and ₹3,000. Pretty affordable for skipping the traffic and getting where you need to be fast, right?
About the Air Taxis 🚁
- Archer Aviation will provide 200 ‘Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing’ (eVTOL) aircraft.
- These aircraft can carry a pilot and four passengers, operating quietly and safely, much like helicopters.
- They come equipped with 12 rotors and are valued at about a billion dollars in total.
Preparation and Certification 📜✅
- The certification process for these aircraft is in its final stages with discussions ongoing with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA.
- Once certified there, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India will start their certification process, aiming for a 2026 launch.
What to Expect 🌟
- These eVTOL aircraft will have six battery packs that can be fully charged in just 30-40 minutes – a minute of charging equals a minute of flight!
- This means you could potentially save loads of travel time while contributing to a greener planet. 🌏💚
Looking Forward 🔮
- Operations are expected to start with 200 ‘Midnight’ aircraft as part of the initial rollout in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
- This venture is not just about enhancing travel efficiency but also about setting new standards in urban mobility.