# Advanced Air Mobility (AVIATE) India [Learn more](https://wefglobal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0TEorb1SSlVarAi) ## We develop deployment frameworks, pilot sectoral use cases, and advance aviation automation to improve air traffic management and safety. AVIATE India is a platform for public-private cooperation to help advance Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in India. It connects leaders from business, government, civil society and academia to build shared understanding, strengthen collaboration and support the responsible development of eVTOL and related mobility solutions in the Indian context.Through knowledge products, regulatory and safety sandboxes, pilot programmes and commercialization roadmaps, AVIATE India helps stakeholders navigate complexity and identify practical pathways for progress. By supporting stronger regional connectivity, more efficient urban mobility and more sustainable transport systems, it aims to contribute to a more connected, future-ready mobility ecosystem in India. [Download our Flagship Report - Skyways to the Future](https://initiatives.weforum.org/aviate-india/home-1) ## Our focus areas With emerging technologies at the core of our agenda, AVIATE India focuses on topics around Advanced Air Mobility and drones through a host of programs, initiatives and global coalitions [View More](#) ### Advanced Air Mobility Through our global coalitions and peer communities, we work towards revolutionizing transportation by enabling efficient, sustainable, and accessible urban and rural mobility solutions [Read about our Global AAM Coalition](https://www.weforum.org/press/2022/03/local-leaders-join-new-coalition-to-advance-urban-air-mobility-around-the-world/) ### Drones for Social Impact As a subset of AAM, this initiative focuses on powering up legacy sectors such as healthcare and agriculture by unlocking new possibilities for data collection, monitoring, and delivery. 'Medicine from the Sky' has been a flagship inititative [Read about Medicine from the Sky](https://www.weforum.org/press/2022/08/world-economic-forum-s-medicine-from-the-sky-drone-delivery-programme-set-for-take-off-in-indian-state-of-arunachal-pradesh-a5d18ddc40/) ## Our latest reports [Our newsroom](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?initiative_id=5419b9d9-2b49-4b06-b089-3247a784c96d&page_id=1b42b282-6075-4aaa-b4d1-81627ff3bb72) ### Activating Advanced Air Mobility in India: A 10-Step Strategy This paper reflects the collective vision and expertise of stakeholders across government, industry and academia, and outlines a 10-step adoption guide for next-generation aerial mobility solutions. [Read the report](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Activating_Advanced_Air_Mobility_in_India_A_10-Step_Strategy_2026.pdf) ### Skyways to the Future: Operational Concepts for Advanced Air Mobility in India this report provides clear guidance on airspace management, regulatory frameworks, operational standards and community engagement. [Read the report](https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Skyways_to_the_Future_2024.pdf) ### Medicine from the Sky: Community Outcomes of Drone Deliveries in the Himalayan Region The use of drones can have a transformative impact on ensuring access to healthcare for all communities while delivering greater efficiency in the use of resources. [Read the report](https://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Medicine_from_the_Sky_2024.pdf) ### An initiative of the Centre for Frontier Technologies and Innovation Empowering leaders to unlock the potential of frontier technologies and accelerate their inclusive and sustainable adoption. [Discover more](https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-frontier-technologies-and-innovation/home) ## Discover more about AVIATE in India [Our newsroom](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?initiative_id=5419b9d9-2b49-4b06-b089-3247a784c96d&page_id=1b42b282-6075-4aaa-b4d1-81627ff3bb72) ## Featured Content ### Mumbai Dialogue: Taking Advanced Air Mobility to Mission Mode ### India Fast-Tracks Advanced Air Mobility plans with sandbox development Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/aviate-india/field-visits-aam) ### 'Medicine from the Sky - India' gains ICAO accolades Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/aviate-india/icao-aam-medicinefromthesky ) ### Advanced Air Mobility - India CONOPS Meeting The World Economic Forum's India Centre recently hosted a virtual consultation on the Concept of Operations (CONOPS) for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). Under the leadership of Joint Secretary of India's Aviation Ministry Mr. Asangba Chuba Ao and Joint Director General of the DGCA, Mr. Maneesh Gupta, the session highlighted India’s vision for AAM, addressed regulatory challenges, and outlined the path for operational and economic integration. [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/aviate-india/aam-india-conops-wef) ### AVIATE - World Economic Forum’s C4IR India Takes Leadership in Advanced Air Mobility Discussions The World Economic Forum's Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in India (C4IR India) had the honor of chairing and moderating pivotal sessions on Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) at Wings India 2024 – India’s biannual aviation extravaganza lead by The Ministry of Civil Aviation. These sessions were meticulously crafted to address the manufacturing landscape of Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) vehicles in India, convening key stakeholders from both global and Indian aviation sectors. Central to these discussions were nuanced deliberations on regulatory frameworks and the Concept of Operations (CONOPS), featuring notable representatives from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/aviate-india/wingsindia2024aamsession) ### Advanced Air Mobility initiative announced at the Paris Air Show Global Advanced Air Mobility Program announced at the Paris Air Show with a strong India focus. AVIATE, acronym for Advancing Aviation Innovation and Technology for Everyone will be an enabling platform for AAM with focus areas on autonomy, sectoral pilots and regional CONOPS [Read more](https://initiatives.weforum.org/aviate-india/aviate-india01) ### India is unlocking rural prosperity with the world's largest drone-led property rights initiative Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit. [Read more](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/11/unlocking-rural-prosperity-the-worlds-largest-drone-led-property-rights-initiative/) ### Work with us Contribute to a more connected, future-ready mobility ecosystem in India. [Get involved](https://initiatives.weforum.org/api/communities/v1/public/initiatives/site/page-redirect?initiative_id=5419b9d9-2b49-4b06-b089-3247a784c96d&page_id=b8231f42-1c47-4753-b5d1-50707e6b8449)