PLANO, TX, Aug 6, 2026 – Sarla Aviation has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio for the design, simulation, electrical-system development, application development and lifecycle management of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. The company plans to launch urban air mobility operations in Bengaluru by 2028.
The software environment connects product design, simulation and lifecycle management in a digital thread. It covers product data, requirements, traceability, verification and validation activities used in aircraft certification.
“Our ambition is to make electric air mobility accessible at scale while maintaining the highest standards of safety and performance,” said Rakesh Gaonkar, co-founder & CTO, Sarla Aviation. “Working with Siemens and its integrated digital technologies supports our ability to innovate faster and move closer to delivering reliable and sustainable urban air transport.”
“Digital transformation is critical to scaling new mobility solutions,” said Mathew Thomas, vice president and managing director for India, Siemens Digital Industries Software. “By adopting a comprehensive digital thread using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, companies like Sarla Aviation are able to help accelerate development, improve collaboration and support certification processes for next-generation aircraft.”
Sarla Aviation is using Designcenter for product engineering from concept development through detailed design. Simcenter supports simulation and performance validation, including work intended to reduce physical testing. Capital supports electrical-system design for the aircraft’s battery management, power distribution and avionics in eVTOL systems. Polarion supports application development, certification requirements and DO-178C compliance. Teamcenter manages product data and supports collaboration and traceability across design, simulation and manufacturing.
Rakesh Gaonkar will discuss Sarla Aviation’s electric air mobility development and digital-thread approach at Realize LIVE India.
Source: Siemens
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software, a business unit of Siemens AG, provides industrial software, hardware and related services through the Siemens Xcelerator platform. The company’s portfolio includes product lifecycle management, electronic design automation, simulation and digital twin tools, manufacturing operations management and low-code application development. These products support design, engineering and production workflows across sectors such as aerospace and defense, automotive, electronics and semiconductors, machinery, medical devices and process manufacturing. Siemens Digital Industries Software traces its origins to 1963 as United Computing, later becoming Siemens PLM Software in 2007 before adopting its current name. It supplies technologies that help organizations manage product, process data, and improve development and manufacturing efficiency across a range of industrial applications.
About Sarla Aviation
Sarla Aviation develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban transportation. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. It designs hybrid-electric eVTOL aircraft for passenger transport and air taxi operations. Sarla Aviation also develops flight systems, aircraft software and supporting technologies. The company serves prospective air mobility operators, transportation providers and public sector organizations. Its engineering work covers aircraft design, testing and manufacturing in India. The aircraft are intended for short-distance urban and regional routes.
