Chennai’s ePlane targets 2028 launch for electric air-ambulance taxi service

ePlane Company has unveiled its PT-01 electric flying-taxi prototype, with plans to use hospital helipads for early air-ambulance operations. The company targets ground testing in 2026, pilotless trials in mid-2027 and potential commercial deployment by 2028.

— Filed Wed, 22 Jul, 2026, 18:50 IST · Source Business Today · Latest · Updated

Chennai-based ePlane Company unveiled its PT-01 electric flying taxi prototype for passenger and cargo use. It plans to begin with air-ambulance services using hospital helipads, targeting ground tests in 2026, pilotless trials in 2027 and commercial operations by 2028.

Why this matters

No prior related ePlane Company signals were provided. The PT-01 announcement sets a staged path from 2026 ground tests to mid-2027 pilotless trials and a 2028 air-ambulance launch.

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