The three companies will study last-mile emergency medical logistics using SkyDrive’s eVTOL aircraft to bypass severe urban congestion in India.
Air India, SkyDrive Inc. and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding on eVTOL medical air logistics in India. The three companies announced the MoU on July 31, 2026. India’s major cities face severe traffic congestion that delays time-critical medical logistics. The partnership pairs SkyDrive’s eVTOL technology with Air India’s operational expertise and Suzuki’s India market insight. The three companies will target last-mile emergency medical logistics.
Partnership roles
Air India is India’s leading global airline. SkyDrive develops, manufactures and sells eVTOL aircraft. The Japanese company has demonstrated remotely piloted eVTOL operations in Tokyo and is targeting a 2028 commercial launch. Suzuki Motor Corporation contributes India market insight and collaborates with SkyDrive on aircraft development.
“India is today one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing aviation markets, and we see advanced air mobility as a natural extension of the country’s transport ecosystem,” said Ramesh Mamidala, Head of Cargo of Air India Limited. “This collaboration with SkyDrive and Suzuki reflects our shared ambition to explore 21st century solutions to address real-world challenges while shaping the future of mobility. The potential application of eVTOL aircraft for medical air logistics is particularly compelling because it combines technology and purpose, helping to reduce critical transit times when every minute can make a difference. We are pleased to contribute to this feasibility study with our operational expertise, airport infrastructure knowledge, and stakeholder relationships to help evaluate and develop a framework for safe, reliable, and scalable eVTOL operations.”
Medical logistics focus
The study focuses on high-value time-critical medical supplies where minutes save lives. India’s expanding aviation market and urban congestion give the project a scaled testbed.
“Since our founding, SkyDrive has been dedicated to transforming the future of transportation through the aerial mobility revolution,” said Tomohiro Fukuzawa, Founder and CEO of SkyDrive Inc. “We are incredibly proud to partner with Air India and Suzuki to take a step toward medical logistics—a sector where every second counts and lives can be saved. In India, where chronic congestion is a pressing issue, utilizing eVTOLs for advanced medical logistics—including the transport of high-value, time-critical medical supplies—will reshape medical infrastructure. We will work dedicatedly to contribute to saving as many lives as possible.”
More information is available at SkyDrive.
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