Japanese eVTOL maker SkyDrive is partnering with JetSetGo to develop commercial eVTOL flights in the Gujarati city of Ahmedabad, one of India’s largest cities. The two companies are also looking to extending commercial eVTOL flights within and between cities in the state of Gujarat.

One of India’s largest private jet operators, JetSetGo is pre-ordering 50 units of the eVTOL “SKYDRIVE”, which will be SkyDrive’s first commercially certified eVTOL.

The agreement between SkyDrive and JetSetGo was facilitated by Suzuki Motor Corporation (“Suzuki”) under the business and technical collaboration agreement previously signed by Suzuki and SkyDrive.

SkyDrive has been exploring the development of the Indian market and potential use cases in India since 2022. The company established a strategic partnership with the Government of Gujarat in January 2024. The aim is to combat various issues affecting the transportation sector in India. These include the large volume of greenhouse gas emissions caused by road traffic and extreme urban traffic congestion.

Through their collaboration, JetSetGo and SkyDrive will assess the potential for commercially viable eVTOL operations centred around the wider Ahmedabad area.
They will also examine possibilities for expansion of route networks to encompass other locations within Gujarat and further afield.

“Since 2022, we have been collaborating with Suzuki Motor Corporation to explore the Indian market and assess the potential for the development of innovative eVTOL services,” said Tomohiro Fukuzawa, CEO of SkyDrive Inc. “Our partnership with JetSetGo, which will initially focus on opportunities in the State of Gujarat, marks a significant step forward for SkyDrive’s eVTOL business in India. Together, we aim to tackle some of India’s pressing mobility-related challenges, including the high level of transport-related emissions and the inefficiencies of urban traffic congestion.”

“At JetSetGo, we’ve always believed in pushing the envelope when it comes to aviation—bringing new, sustainable solutions to India,” said Kanika Tekriwal, CEO and co-founder JetSetGo. “This partnership takes that belief to the next level. By working with SkyDrive, we’re tackling real challenges like urban congestion and emissions, while also making air travel more efficient, accessible, and eco-friendly. This isn’t just about the future of aviation—it’s about changing the way we travel in India. We can’t wait to see how this partnership reshapes the experience of flying, this time in the urban environment.”