Nalwa Aero signs pact with 3 helicopter players to launch low-cost electric air taxi services

Aviation technology company Nalwa Aero said on Thursday that it has signed an initial agreement with helicopter operators Global Vectra Helicorp, Pawan Hans Ltd, and Himalayan Heli Services to launch electric air taxi (eVTOL) services. 

The service plans to offer fares starting at Rs 200 per passenger on select routes.

Nalwa Aero said the partners plan to use eVTOL aircraft for pilgrimage travel, including Char Dham Yatra routes, air ambulance services, urban and intercity air taxis, and offshore crew and logistics transport.

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The company said electric propulsion will help cut operating costs, reduce noise, and eliminate in-flight emissions. This will allow operators to serve routes that were not viable with conventional helicopters. The quieter operations are particularly useful for religious sites and cities, while better efficiency will enable more frequent short-distance flights.

"In collaboration with experienced operators like Pawan Hans, Global Vectra and Himalaya Heli Services, we aim to introduce air taxi services at fares starting from not more than Rs 200 per passenger on select short routes," he said.

Nalwa Aero said it received Design Organisation Approval from Indian aviation authorities last year, and its Type Certification application has now been accepted.

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The company is currently developing sub-scale prototypes and aims to be fully operational by 2028. It added that the launch of electric aircraft is expected to improve access, efficiency and sustainability across key aviation segments.

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