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LAT Aerospace is betting that by building aircraft and systems designed from the ground up for India,. rather than adapting foreign models,. they can unlock that demand and complement the government’s 10-year UDAN extension push for regional connectivity.

So, there is clear demand. Millions of Indians in smaller cities would fly if they had affordable and reliable options.

But if they succeed, the outcome will be huge. India’s aviation sector is growing fast. Domestic air travel hit 16.3 cr passengers last year, up 12% from the year before. The govt. plans to add 50 new airports in the next 5 years & over 350 by 2047 under Vikshit Bharat vision.

All of this means LAT Aerospace will need to solve technical, regulatory, and business challenges all at once. And that’s the reason why other players have always shied away from pursuing this model extensively, given the thin margins and complexity of regional aviation.

Fuel, spare parts, and aircraft leases are mostly priced in dollars. Aerospace engineers are in short supply. And although many small airports exist, few are ready for regular flights.

And recent events, like the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash, show just how fragile public confidence can be. One serious incident can set back years of progress in getting Indians comfortable with regional flying. On top of that, aviation costs in India are high.

Building a new type of aircraft is one of the most expensive & complex things a company can try to do. Aircraft must meet strict safety standards, pass difficult regulatory approvals, and go through years of testing before passengers can board.

To bring this idea to life, Goyal has already put $20 million of his own money into the company, and LAT has raised about $50 million in total seed funding. But as exciting as this sounds, it is not going to be easy.