The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreement with Casey Aviation Pvt Ltd, Gurugram, for the project titled “Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO).” The conditional grant is sanctioned under the India–UK Collaborative R&D Programme for Industrial Sustainability, in partnership with UK-based ARC Aerosystems Ltd.
Project Title: Boost Electric Jump Take-Off (BE-JTO)
Partners: TDB, Casey Aviation Pvt Ltd (India), ARC Aerosystems Ltd (UK)
Funding: Conditional grant under India–UK Collaborative R&D Programme
Develop advanced hybrid propulsion-based Jump Take-Off (JTO) systems
Enhance operational capabilities of unmanned and light aircraft
Establish a dedicated test bench facility for rotorcraft propulsion systems.
Applications
Regional connectivity in remote areas
Disaster response and medical evacuation
Unmanned logistics and surveillance operations
Strategic Importance
First hybrid propulsion testing facility in North India
Supports startups and developers in aerial mobility systems
Facilitates commercialization of hybrid propulsion solutions
13/04/2026 IndianWeb2
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