Air Taxi

What Air Taxi does

Air Taxi, legally Aviation Connectivity & Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd., is an Indian regional air charter operator founded in 2018 and headquartered in New Delhi. The company holds DGCA scheduled and non-scheduled operator permits and runs 32 routes under India's government-sponsored UDAN-RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme), using a fleet of DGCA-certified Tecnam turboprop aircraft selected for fuel efficiency on short-haul regional hops. Air Taxi targets time-sensitive travelers seeking point-to-point connectivity to underserved tier-2 and tier-3 cities, positioning itself as an alternative to congested commercial airline hubs by offering last-mile airport access with minimal waiting times.

The company's core offering is point-to-point regional air charter service, distributed through three channels: a direct website booking platform (flyairtaxi.in), a phone-based call center, and travel agent intermediaries. Revenue is generated through per-seat transaction-based fares denominated in Indian Rupees, governed by UDAN-RCS fare caps, with ancillary streams from unaccompanied minor transport (₹3,000 per child each way), extra baggage, and group fares for 6+ passengers. Operational bases are maintained in Delhi (corporate office), Ahmedabad, Hubballi, and Mundra to support regional execution.

Air Taxi is a privately held, founder-led company with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds. The team size is small (11-50 employees), and the company is led by Co-Founder & Director Capt. Varun Suhag, a former Air Deccan and Kingfisher co-pilot with engine maintenance certifications who introduced Tecnam aircraft to India. The business model is asset-heavy (aircraft ownership/lease, DGCA compliance, route operations) but distribution-light, relying on digital booking, phone support, and reseller channels rather than a large direct sales force.

Name

Air Taxi

Legal name

Aviation Connectivity & Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://flyairtaxi.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Air Taxi is an Indian regional air charter operator running 32 DGCA-certified UDAN-RCS routes with Tecnam turboprop aircraft, providing point-to-point connectivity for time-sensitive travelers between underserved tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Air Charter Services

NAICS

Scheduled Air Transportation (48111), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522), Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

On-Demand Scheduled Commuter (Part 135/Small Aircraft Scheduled) (THABACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Air Taxi & On-Demand Regional Jet Shuttle Services (THABAFAF)

Keywords

• Regional air charter
• Scheduled flight services
• Turboprop aircraft fleet
• Regional air connectivity
• Point-to-point flights

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Air Charter Services: The company generates revenue through scheduled and non-scheduled charter flight services across 32 UDAN-RCS routes in India. Revenue is earned through ticket sales with fares calculated in Indian Rupees, including seat fares from origin to destination with snacks provided.
2. Additional Services: Revenue from ancillary services including unaccompanied minor transport (₹3,000 per child each way), extra baggage charges, and group booking special fares.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Air Taxi provides point-to-point regional air charter services in India, operating a fleet of DGCA-certified Tecnam turboprop aircraft across 32 routes under the UDAN-RCS scheme. The company sells seats on scheduled and non-scheduled flights, enabling last-mile airport connectivity and city-to-city travel for time-conscious travelers who want to avoid the queues and waiting times typical of commercial airlines.

Product overview

Air Taxi is an Indian regional air charter company operating since 2018, offering point-to-point chartered flight services for last-mile airport connectivity. The company provides a unified booking platform accessible via website (flyairtaxi.in), call center, and travel agents, serving 32 routes under the UDAN-RCS scheme with a fleet of turboprop aircraft. Key offerings include online flight booking, fare and ticketing services, customer support, and travel documentation assistance. The company is operated by Aviation Connectivity & Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd. and holds DGCA permits for scheduled and non-scheduled operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Air Charter Services Point-to-point air charter services providing last-mile connectivity to the nearest airport to destinations, operating turboprop aircraft for regional routes under the UDAN-RCS scheme. Serves time-sensitive individual travelers and small groups across 32 routes in India.

Quantifiable outcome

• 32 routes under UDAN-RCS network
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TecnamcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 October 2025Air Taxi partnered with Tecnam aircraft manufacturer. Co-Founder Capt. Varun Suhag discovered and brought Tecnam Aircraft brand to India, changing dynamics of profitability in flight schools. Tecnam is now the number one choice of flight schools in India.
• Archer AviationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Air Taxi Egypt is involved in a deal with Archer Aviation to develop electric air taxis in Abu Dhabi, as part of Abu Dhabi's broader initiative to launch flying taxi services in the region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Star Air: Indian regional airline operating UDAN-RCS routes with a small aircraft fleet serving tier-2/tier-3 cities - directly comparable to Air Taxi in business model, customer segment, and regulatory positioning under the same government scheme.
• TruJet: Indian regional airline that operated ATR turboprops on UDAN-RCS routes serving tier-2/tier-3 cities - closely comparable to Air Taxi on regional air charter business model under the same DGCA regulatory framework.
• Flybig: Indian regional carrier focused on UDAN-RCS connectivity with small turboprop aircraft - directly competes with Air Taxi on regional routes under the same government scheme.
• Blade (BLADE Air Mobility): Urban air mobility/air taxi operator providing on-demand point-to-point flights bypassing airport congestion - directly aligned with Air Taxi's 'avoid long queues' value proposition and per-seat charter model.
• Alliance Air: Government-owned Indian regional carrier operating scheduled routes under UDAN-RCS scheme with turboprop fleet - similar scheduled regional air service directly competitive with Air Taxi.
• Air Deccan: Revived Indian regional airline operating scheduled UDAN-RCS routes with small aircraft - directly comparable to Air Taxi's UDAN regional connectivity model and former employer of Air Taxi's founder.

Emerging players

• Archer Aviation: eVTOL air taxi developer partnered with Air Taxi Egypt (the brand-affiliated Abu Dhabi entity) for electric air taxi services - comparable as next-generation air taxi technology with potential overlap in the urban/regional air taxi thesis.

Others

• Tecnam Aircraft: Italian aircraft OEM and Air Taxi's core fleet partner; comparable not as a competitor but as the aircraft supplier whose Tecnam P2006T and similar regional aircraft underpin Air Taxi's turboprop operations in India.

Broad incumbents

• IndiGo (InterGlobe Aviation): India's largest airline with growing regional/UDAN operations; while primarily a full-service LCC, IndiGo's regional expansion overlaps with Air Taxi's tier-2/tier-3 market and represents the dominant scaled competitor.
• SpiceJet (regional routes): India's largest regional low-cost carrier operating a broad network including UDAN-RCS turboprop routes; while its full-service LCC operations go beyond Air Taxi's scope, its regional turboprop arm is directly comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FLY_AIRTAXI
• Facebookfacebook.com/flyairtaxi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aviationconnectivityandinfrastructuredevelopers

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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