"Built entirely in Hyderabad": KTR hails BluJ Aero's second-generation prototype aircraft
Hyderabad, June 28
BRS Working President KT Rama Rao on Sunday praised Hyderabad-based startup BluJ Aero after it unveiled its second-generation prototype aircraft, describing it as a significant milestone in the company's efforts to develop electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft.
KTR said he was "proud and delighted" to see another T-Hub-incubated startup making strides in the aerospace sector.
He said BluJ Aero is developing hydrogen-electric and battery-powered VTOL aircraft for short-distance mobility, enabling faster passenger and cargo transport without the need for conventional airport infrastructure.
In a post on X, KTR wrote, "Proud and delighted to see yet another T-Hub incubated startup redefining the future of aerospace. Recently, BluJ Aero, a Hyderabad-based startup, unveiled its second-generation prototype aircraft, marking a major step in scaling up its eVTOL (Vertical Take-off and Landing) ambitions. BluJ Aero is developing hydrogen-electric and battery-powered VTOL aircraft for short-distance mobility, enabling fast passenger and cargo transport without conventional airport infrastructure."
KTR also highlighted that the aircraft was built entirely in Hyderabad and credited T-Hub for supporting the startup through mentorship, market access and its innovation ecosystem.
Recalling his association with the company, KTR said he had presented BluJ Aero with the "Most Promising Innovation Award" during the T-Hub Foundation Day celebrations in 2022.
He wished the BluJ Aero team continued success, expressing confidence that the startup would achieve greater milestones in the aerospace sector.
"Built entirely in Hyderabad, @BlujAero is backed by @THubHyd, whose mentorship, market access, and innovation ecosystem have helped transform the company from a promising idea into a pioneering aerospace venture. I remember presenting them with the 'Most Promising Innovation Award' in 2022 on the occasion of T-Hub Foundation Day. Wishing the BluJ Aero team continued success as they soar to even greater heights," the post read.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see Indian startups pushing boundaries, but we need to be realistic. eVTOL is still a nascent technology globally, and hydrogen-electric poses huge infrastructure challenges. Hope they focus on safety and certification standards, not just hype. Still, kudos to the team for building a prototype locally.
This is amazing! Bengaluru and Hyderabad competing in aerospace innovation - great for India. But I wish KTR would focus on basic infra like potholes and traffic in Hyderabad too. The contrast is jarring - world-class startups but crumbling roads. Still, proud moment for the city. 👏
As someone working in aviation, this is genuinely exciting. Hydrogen-electric VTOL could revolutionize urban air mobility in congested Indian cities. But viability depends on battery density improvements and hydrogen production costs. Good to see T-Hub nurturing such deep-tech startups. Need more government support for R&D though.
It's encouraging to see Indian startups innovating in aerospace. The hydrogen-electric approach is smart - addresses emissions concerns while leveraging India's growing renewable energy sector. Hope they collaborate with global certification bodies early on. Wishing BluJ Aero all the best!
Just hope this isn't another startup that fizzles out after getting awards and publicity. Need to see actual commercial deployment, not just prototypes. Still, the fact that it's built entirely in Hyderabad gives me hope. Atmanirbhar Bharat in action! Keep it up, BluJ team.
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