In a major boost to India’s aerospace ambitions, Sarla Aviation has signed a formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish a groundbreaking 500-acre aerospace giga campus dedicated to manufacturing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
The MoU was formally handed over by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, in the presence of Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu and Infrastructure & Investment Minister B.C. Janardhan Reddy, marking a significant milestone in India’s push toward next-generation aviation solutions.
With an initial investment of ₹1,300 crore, Sarla Aviation plans to develop the campus in multiple phases, drawing further capital as the project scales. Officials said the facility will become a strategic anchor for the state’s emerging aerospace ecosystem and a catalyst for large-scale job creation.
Once operational, the giga campus aims to position India as a global hub for eVTOL manufacturing, tapping into the rapidly growing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) market—one that promises affordable, fast, and eco-friendly transportation across congested cities.
One of the World’s Largest eVTOL Manufacturing Units
The massive integrated facility will include:
eVTOL aircraft production lines
Advanced flight testing zones
A full-scale certification and compliance center
Pilot and engineering training academies
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) units
R&D labs for next-generation aerospace technologies
According to Sarla Aviation, the plant will be capable of producing up to 1,000 eVTOL aircraft per year, placing it among the largest eVTOL manufacturing campuses globally.
India’s Big Leap into the Future of Air Mobility
Speaking at the ceremony, CM Naidu emphasized that Andhra Pradesh is committed to becoming a leader in futuristic aviation technologies.
“This giga campus will accelerate India’s entry into global Urban Air Mobility markets,” he said. “We want Andhra Pradesh to be at the forefront of aerospace innovation.”
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu added that the project aligns perfectly with India’s vision for sustainable aviation and green mobility.
Industry experts believe the move strengthens India’s capability to design, engineer, and mass-produce cutting-edge aerial mobility solutions domestically. With global demand for eVTOL aircraft rising rapidly, the new campus may become a key supplier for commercial, cargo, medical, and emergency transport operations worldwide.
The giga campus is expected to generate thousands of jobs in aviation, manufacturing, engineering, and research, creating a ripple effect across the state’s skill and industrial landscape.
