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The ePlane Company is an electric aircraft startup incubated at IIT Madras. The company plans to begin commercial production of electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) air ambulances by 2028 after completing certification by the end of 2027. It has already started ground testing of its full-scale prototype, with flight tests scheduled for 2026. The startup has also secured a $1-billion order from ICATT to deploy air ambulances across India. Its focus on indigenous manufacturing, advanced aviation technology, and collaboration with NVIDIA reflects India's growing capabilities in next-generation aerospace innovation.