ePlane, a startup incubated at IIT Madras and founded by Professor Satya Chakravarty and Pranjal Mehta in 2019, is set to revolutionize urban air mobility with its 'all-electric zero-emission air taxi.' The company recently announced a collaboration with Dubai-based Empire Aviation Group to fast-track the deployment of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air-taxis and air ambulances across multiple countries. The startup has raised $20 million in funding and is seeking an additional $100 million for development, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. ePlane signed a $1 billion deal to supply 788 air ambulances to International Critical-Care Air Transfer Team (ICATT) and is looking at providing urban air mobility solutions in India, UAE, Thailand, and Indonesia. With a focus on safety and efficiency, ePlane aims to transition from human-piloted to autonomous air taxis as regulations allow. The company's innovative approach, including wing and vertical rotor designs for aerodynamic efficiency, has garnered support from investors and government officials, shaping India's ambitions as an e-taxi hub. ePlane's emphasis on disrupting the traditional aviation industry, particularly in the realm of noisy and less compact helicopters, showcases its commitment to advancing urban air mobility through electric aircraft technology.