✈️ From Food to Flight: Deepinder Goyal’s LAT Aerospace Aims to Revolutionise India’s Regional Air Travel
🛫 Zomato’s Deepinder Goyal Takes Off with LAT Aerospace: Flying Into India’s Next Big Mobility Revolution
New Delhi, July 2, 2025 –
In a groundbreaking leap from food tech to aerospace, Zomato co-founder Deepinder Goyal has unveiled his latest venture: LAT Aerospace, a startup focused on bringing high-frequency, low-cost regional air travel to India’s underserved Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
The initiative, co-founded with former Zomato executive Surobhi Das, aspires to reshape how Indians travel domestically, replacing chaotic terminals and lengthy travel times with short, bus-like flights from compact airstops near residential zones.
“No chaos. No security lines. Just walk in and fly,” wrote Das in a now-viral LinkedIn post.
🚀 The LAT Vision: “Buses in the Sky”
LAT Aerospace isn’t trying to compete with major airlines—it’s trying to redefine air travel altogether. Here’s what sets it apart:
- 12–24 seater STOL (short take-off and landing) aircraft
- Mini air stops, the size of a parking lot
- Fast boarding, close-to-home terminals
- Affordable fares targeting rail and bus users
India has over 450 airstrips, but only 150 are used commercially. LAT Aerospace plans to unlock dormant infrastructure, drastically cutting intercity travel times for millions.
💰 The Numbers: Funding and Feasibility
LAT Aerospace has already secured $50 million in funding, including a $20 million personal investment from Deepinder Goyal. While still in the regulatory development phase, LAT is moving swiftly:
- Hiring aerospace engineers and systems designers
- Building a team with deep experience in both aviation and tech
- Evaluating airstrip locations for scalable launch potential
“It’s a tough business to crack, but certainly a broken market,” Goyal noted in private discussions with investors.
🗺️ Why LAT, Why Now?
Despite government initiatives like UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik), India’s regional aviation sector remains underpenetrated. LAT Aerospace’s demand-driven, lightweight model could fill critical connectivity gaps left by traditional airlines.
The timing aligns with India’s push for smart infrastructure, digital transformation, and mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) innovation.
✈️ What’s Next for Deepinder Goyal LAT Aerospace?
While LAT Aerospace hasn’t confirmed a timeline for takeoff, the direction is clear:
- Democratize air travel for India’s next billion
- Redefine how mobility intersects with inclusivity and accessibility
- Create a tech-powered aviation network that scales with urban expansion
If LAT succeeds, it won’t just be Goyal’s second act—it could be the most transformative play in Indian aviation since the arrival of low-cost carriers.
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