DGCA frames rules for vertiports, paving way for air taxis in India by 2026

Indian aviation authorities are laying the groundwork for air taxis by 2026. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued rules for vertiports, facilitating advanced air mobility. IndiGo’s parent company plans to launch Archer Aviation’s e-VTOL Midnight in key cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Proving trial flights will occur before commercial operations commence.