Friedeburg, Germany / Bengaluru, India | 25 February 2026 | Germany-based MD Aircraft GmbH has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bengaluru-headquartered Makmor for the purchase of 10 MDA1 eViator aircraft, positioning India as a potential early growth market for zero-emission regional air mobility.
The agreement marks one of the first structured fleet commitments for the MDA1 eViator, a 9-passenger, all-electric eCSTOL (electric Short Takeoff and Landing) aircraft designed to operate from shorter regional airstrips while delivering significantly lower operating costs and near-zero emissions.
- India’s Untapped Regional Routes: With hundreds of underutilized airstrips and growing Tier-2 and Tier-3 connectivity demand, the country presents a compelling case for electric regional aircraft.
- eCSTOL Advantage: Short takeoff and landing performance enables operations from constrained runways, opening routes currently uneconomical for conventional turboprops.
- Certification Timeline: Initial flight tests are targeted for 2028, with certification and entry into service planned for 2030.
Gregor Miller, CEO of MD Aircraft GmbH, said:
“This LOI reflects increasing global confidence in practical, certifiable electric regional aircraft. We see strong alignment between India’s regional connectivity goals and the MDA1’s operating economics and sustainability profile.”
Makmor’s leadership brings aerospace pedigree to the partnership. Founder Ravi Andrews has prior experience with Honeywell Aerospace and Airbus Defence & Space.
“India’s next aviation leap will not be incremental—it will be transformational,” said Andrews. “Electric regional aircraft offer a real opportunity to reduce operating costs while dramatically cutting emissions.”
- Focus on regional point-to-point connectivity rather than urban air taxi congestion.
- Lower infrastructure requirements compared to eVTOL platforms.
- Alignment with established fixed-wing operational models.
- Potential expansion into broader South Asian markets.
