Pioneering urban air mobility startup, The ePlane Company signs MOU with Ramco Systems
To adopt Ramco Aviation Software for lifecycle management of its flagship e200X eVTOL aircraft
Chennai, INDIA – October 27, 2025 - Global aviation software provider Ramco Systems announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The ePlane Company (Ubifly Technologies Private Limited.), a pioneering startup aiming to revolutionize urban mobility through its flagship product, the ePlane e200X. The MOU sets the foundation for ePlane to leverage Ramco Aviation Software for the full lifecycle management of its e200X air taxi, air ambulance and air cargo fleet.
As the e200X progresses through certification and regulatory approvals, Ramco and ePlane will work together to implement Ramco Aviation Software in phases, aligned with the e200X’s journey toward manufacturing and commercial service. This strategic partnership will enable ePlane to build a robust digital foundation that scales with its operational growth.
Under the MOU, ePlane will have access to Ramco Aviation Software’s comprehensive suite of modules, which may be leveraged during the lifecycle of e200X. These include capabilities for Engineering & CAMO, Maintenance, Supply Chain, MRO & Part Sales, Flight Operations, Safety, Quality and Compliance, Manufacturing, Employee Management and Finance & Accounting.
Senior leaders and team members from Ramco Systems and The ePlane Company at the signing ceremony held at ePlane’s office in IIT Madras
Prof. Satya Chakravarthy, Founder, The ePlane Company, said, “Developing India’s first flying electric taxi demands not only engineering excellence but also a technology partner who understands the nuances of the aviation industry. Ramco Systems’ platform equips us to manage complexity across engineering, operations, and compliance, while remaining agile and future-ready. This MOU marks the beginning of a strategic partnership that will help us stay ahead of the curve as we move toward manufacturing and commercial readiness.”
Sam Jacob, EVP & Head- Aviation, Aerospace & Defense, Ramco Systems, said, “Electric air mobility is no longer a distant concept, but rapidly becoming a reality. As the world moves to decarbonize transportation, aviation must evolve. The ePlane Company’s vision to turn urban gridlock into a ten-minute flight using compact electric aircraft is a bold and timely step in that direction. Ramco is proud to support this initiative with a platform that will offer the agility, compliance, and operational depth needed to scale. This partnership reflects our belief in empowering innovation with proven technology."
Ramco Aviation Software is trusted by 24,000+ users to manage 4,000+ aircraft globally. With 90+ Aviation organizations onboard, Ramco is the solution of choice for top Airlines, 3rd party MROs, large Heli-Operators, leading Defense organizations, and major Urban Air Mobility companies around the world. Available on cloud, Ramco Aviation Suite provides accessibility with ‘Anywhere Apps’, significantly accelerating organizational efficiency and agility. Ramco is changing the paradigm of enterprise software with Artificial Intelligence based solutions, intelligent voice enabled user experience, and advanced features such as digital task cards, offline maintenance capability, conversational chatbots, HUBs and cognitive solutions.
About The ePlane Company:
The ePlane Company, incubated at IIT Madras, aims to revolutionize urban mobility with its all-electric, zero-emission air taxi, designed as one of the most compact eVTOL aircraft. This solution targets mid-mile urban air mobility, addressing congestion and pollution in cities, with potential across the $1+ trillion global UAM market.
ePlane holds the Synergistic List patent in 8 countries and is the first private Indian company to receive Design Organisation Approval (DoA) from India's DGCA for an electric aircraft. e200X's type certification is already under progress since December 2024.
Founded by Prof. Satya Chakravarthy in 2019, the team boasts 140+ experts, including 6 PhDs and 38+ Masters from top institutions. Initially human piloted, the air taxi can transition to autonomous as regulations allow.