The ePlane Company unveils e200X flying-taxi prototype in Chennai

IIT Madras-incubated The ePlane Company has unveiled its e200X electric flying-taxi prototype at its Chennai manufacturing facility. The startup plans full-scale flight testing by mid-2027 as certification and regulatory processes continue.

— Filed Fri, 24 Jul, 2026, 15:53 IST · Source YourStory · Capital · Updated

IIT Madras-incubated The ePlane Company unveiled its e200X electric flying-taxi prototype at a new Chennai manufacturing facility. The eVTOL is intended for passenger, cargo and emergency services, with full-scale flight testing planned by mid-2027.

Why this matters

The e200X unveiling follows The ePlane Company's MoU with Apollo Hospitals for air ambulances and medical drones, extending its electric aviation efforts into healthcare transport.

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