Tata Elxsi and Sarla Aviation announce a partnership to accelerate development of Shunya, which they describe as India’s first indigenous eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) aircraft. The collaboration focuses on flight-critical systems, aerospace engineering, and certification-related expertise to support a path toward first flight.
Times of India reports that the aircraft is designed to carry six passengers and that the teams expect Shunya’s inaugural flight within about two years. The outlet also says the work emphasizes avionics and software integration, alongside digital engineering. After initial flight tests, the partners plan to move into certification activities.
PR Newswire frames the effort as bringing together design and technology services with aerospace and certification capabilities, without providing additional technical specifications beyond the development and certification support. Both sources align on the partnership and the goal of advancing Shunya from development toward first flight and subsequent certification.
