Experts at the inaugural Kerala Aviation Summit in Kochi stated that a revolution in the state's transportation sector is possible with the introduction of air taxis, which would integrate seaplanes, helicopters, and eVTOLs (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing aircraft). Panelists at the event agreed that Cochin International Airport (CIAL) could play a crucial role in launching these services. The panel discussion, moderated by Group Captain (Dr.) K. N. G. Nair, Chairman & Managing Director of Thumby Aviation, explored the potential of helicopters, seaplanes, and eVTOLs for urban mobility. Payal Satheesh, Vice President of Sarla Aviation, said that the future of mobility lies in hybrid air taxis, and Kerala has great potential for such services. She expressed interest in setting up an operational hub at CIAL, noting that hybrid air taxis are an excellent solution for connecting pilgrimage and tourist destinations.Syed Kamran Hussain, India RSO Representative for De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, emphasized the need for more infrastructure to support seaplane operations. Satheesh added that air taxi services could be feasible for popular destinations like Munnar, Thekkady, Alappuzha, and Sabarimala. Sunil Narayan, Chairman & Managing Director of Chipson, commented that seaplanes are ideal for areas where road infrastructure is limited.The panel highlighted that seaplanes can significantly impact the tourism sector and are well-suited for Kerala, given its abundant water bodies and dams. The experts also recommended that more helipads are needed for helicopter operations and that single-engine helicopters should be permitted to take off from rooftops. It was also noted that Kerala requires more seaports. The small runway requirements for eVTOLs make them a viable option for the state. Panelists suggested that smaller helicopters could help ease traffic congestion in Kerala, where space is limited on both sides of the roads.