Sarla Aviation had the distinct privilege of welcoming members of the senior leadership team from Lufthansa Cargo during their recent study tour of innovative technologies in India. The visit marked an important milestone in showcasing India’s growing role in shaping the global aviation and logistics landscape.

They were received by Rakesh Gaonkar (Co-Founder & CTO), Payal Satish (Vice President, Strategy and Business Development), Krishna Pal Rajput (Lead Aircraft Performance Engineer) and Sadath Hussain (Lead Flight Test Engineer) from Sarla Aviation.

During their visit, the Lufthansa Cargo team was introduced to Sarla Aviation’s pioneering work in last-mile Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and advanced logistics solutions, two areas rapidly emerging as the next frontier of seamless, sustainable, and scalable connectivity. The team engaged in discussion on how UAM technologies can redefine cargo movement, enabling faster, more efficient, and environmentally conscious transport across urban environments.

“UAM’s versatility makes it a potential game-changer for cargo logistics,” said Rakesh Gaonkar, Co-Founder and CTO of Sarla Aviation. “When global leaders like Lufthansa show interest in exploring this frontier, it reinforces the momentum of what we’re building and the relevance of India’s innovation ecosystem on the world stage.”

The visit underscored the growing international recognition of Indian innovation and highlighted the potential for cross-border collaboration between established aviation giants and emerging mobility pioneers. For Sarla Aviation, the interaction was an invaluable opportunity to share its vision, progress, and roadmap with leaders shaping the future of global air logistics.

"UAM is still a young space, but it’s moving fast,” said Payal Satish, Vice President, Strategy and Business Development. “Having Lufthansa Cargo visit us shows that global leaders are watching closely and that what’s being built here in India is part of a much bigger shift in how the world moves.”

Sarla Aviation extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Lufthansa Cargo team for their curiosity, engagement, and belief in collaboration to drive the next chapter of air mobility.