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LAT Aerospace Schedules Maiden Flight for Bombardier Jet After Purchase Reports

Deepinder Goyal has denied that the startup bought a private jet.

While Deepinder Goyal stated that he did not own a personal jet, the CEO joked that it would be “nice to have one.”
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Overview

  • Sources tell Moneycontrol that LAT Aerospace acquired a Bombardier Global series jet that has been stationed at Delhi Airport’s VIP bay since June with its first flight planned for July 16.
  • Indamer MJets Airport Services and Bird Execujet Airport Services have been engaged to provide ground handling and engineering support for the aircraft.
  • Deepinder Goyal publicly denied that LAT Aerospace purchased any private jet, asserting the venture focuses on developing planes rather than owning them.
  • Reports have not confirmed the exact model, tail number, or the mission of the planned flight, leaving key details unverified.
  • LAT Aerospace was founded in June with $50 million in seed funding, including a $20 million commitment from Goyal, to pivot regional air travel in India using STOL aircraft and compact “air-stops.”