Ramco Systems, a global leader in aviation software, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The ePlane Company (Ubifly Technologies Private Limited), a pioneering Indian startup developing the ePlane e200X, an all-electric air taxi. The agreement will enable ePlane to integrate Ramco Aviation Software for end-to-end fleet management of its e200X air taxis, air ambulances, and air cargo operations. Implementation will follow a phased approach, aligned with the e200X’s certification, regulatory approvals, and transition into manufacturing and commercial operations. This collaboration lays the groundwork for a robust digital ecosystem capable of scaling as ePlane grows its fleet and services.
Through the MOU, ePlane gains access to Ramco Aviation Software’s full suite of modules, covering Engineering & CAMO, Maintenance, Supply Chain, MRO & Part Sales, Flight Operations, Safety, Quality and Compliance, Manufacturing, Employee Management, and Finance & Accounting. Prof Satya Chakravarthy, Founder of The ePlane Company, stated that the partnership equips the startup to manage engineering, operational, and compliance complexities while maintaining agility and readiness for future advancements. Sam Jacob, EVP & Head – Aviation, Aerospace & Defense, Ramco Systems, highlighted that this collaboration supports the emerging electric urban air mobility sector, providing a platform capable of handling operational, regulatory, and scalability challenges.
Ramco Aviation Software currently supports over 4,000 aircraft worldwide with 24,000+ users across 90+ aviation organizations, including airlines, third-party MROs, defense agencies, and urban air mobility operators. Its cloud-based suite, enhanced with AI, intelligent voice, digital task cards, offline maintenance, chatbots, and cognitive solutions, is designed to improve operational efficiency and agility across aviation networks.
Incubated at IIT Madras, TheePlane Company is developing India’s first compact, all-electric, zero-emission eVTOL aircraft for urban air mobility, aiming to tackle city congestion and pollution while addressing the $1+ trillion global UAM market. The e200X is currently undergoing type certification and has received Design Organisation Approval (DoA) from India’s DGCA. Founded in 2019 by Prof. Satya Chakravarthy, the team comprises over 140 specialists, including PhDs and master’s graduates from leading institutions. Initially piloted, the e200X is designed to transition to autonomous operation as regulations allow.
Ramco Systems is a global enterprise software provider with over 25 years of experience delivering solutions in aviation, aerospace, defense, ERP, and payroll. Trusted by 800+ customers and two million+ users worldwide, Ramco leverages cloud, AI, ML, RPA, and blockchain technologies to enable digital transformation and operational efficiency. Its aviation platform is recognized for supporting complex, regulated, and mission-critical operations across the industry.