India unveils its first flying taxi prototype at Auto Expo 2025

A prototype of the country's first flying taxi, called 'Shunya', has been unveiled for the dream of flying taxis and transformation in India's umobility. It happened in 'Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025' here.

The precision manufacturing company Sona SPEED signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards this goal with Bengaluru-based Sarla Aviation.

“This partnership is a significant step in Sona SPEED’s evolution as a hub for aerospace innovation. Together, we aim to shape a cleaner, faster, and more efficient future for urban transportation,” Chocko Valliappa, CEO of Sona SPEED said.

Union Heavy Industries and Steel Minister, HD Kumaraswamy, came to the booth of Sarla Aviation and is interested in its flying taxi prototype, which the company is in the process of developing; it says it is an historic step in the direction towards sustainable and future mobility in the country.

For the unversed, Sona SPEED have been a part of multiple ISRO missions.  It is also scheduled to design and manufacture components, including motors and landing gear among others, for Sarla Aviation's eVTOL aircraft.