Deepinder Goyal, the entrepreneur behind Zomato, Blinkit, and now LAT Aerospace, has announced a bold new mission to build gas turbine engines entirely in India. The goal is to develop lightweight, efficient engines for Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and remote connectivity platforms — advancing India’s capabilities in high-performance propulsion technology.
In a post on LinkedIn, Goyal said, “India has tried building gas turbine engines before. And we’ve come close. At LAT, we want to get past the finish line.”
To achieve this, LAT Aerospace is setting up a propulsion research centre in Bengaluru. The facility will focus on building flight-ready engines from scratch, using an all-Indian approach. The project stands out for its commitment to fast-paced research and development driven directly by engineers, without bureaucratic delays.
Goyal explained, “We’re giving engineers the freedom to think, build, break, and repeat.” The dedicated R&D centre will include labs for combustion, turbomachinery, thermal systems, and materials, aiming to create an environment where rapid testing and problem-solving can thrive.
“This team will be led by engineers. No waiting around for approvals from ‘business’ people. No chasing slides or meetings. Just hands-on problem solving, running bench tests, working with suppliers, building hardware from scratch — and pushing the limits of design and physics every day,” Goyal added.
The announcement has received strong reactions from India’s tech and aerospace sectors. One LinkedIn user said, “This is massive! Building indigenous gas turbine engines has been a long-standing challenge for India, and LAT’s approach — engineers leading the charge, rapid iteration, and true R&D freedom — feels like the breakthrough mindset we’ve been waiting for.”
Another comment read, “This is a bold and much-needed leap in India’s aerospace capabilities. LAT’s approach of decentralising decision-making and investing in core infrastructure reflects a deep understanding of what real innovation demands.”
Goyal closed his post with an invitation: “If you’ve ever built turbines, rotors, control systems — or anything close — and want to be part of something that could one day rewrite history, write to us at [email protected].”
Earlier this year, Blinkit launched a 10-minute ambulance pilot in Delhi-NCR, showcasing Goyal’s focus on using innovation to solve real-world problems.
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