Sarla Aviation, an electric air taxi startup launched in India, has secured $10 million in funding led by Accel, with notable angel investors joining the round. The startup aims to address India's traffic congestion with a six-passenger air taxi prototype, reducing range to approximately 99 miles for higher payload capacity. Founded by Adrian Schmidt, Rakesh Gaonkar, and Shivam Chauhan, Sarla plans to establish an R&D center in Bengaluru and expand its team significantly. The first prototype will be showcased on January 17, with commercial operations expected to begin in 2028, focusing on airport transfers in major cities.