Eicher Trucks and Buses, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), has handed over the first batch of six fully built electric Skyline Pro-E 12m tarmac buses to IndiGo at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. The delivery marks Eicher’s entry into the aviation ground support equipment space, highlighting its commitment to sustainable and future-ready mobility solutions.

The Skyline Pro-E 12m electric buses will be used by IndiGo to shuttle passengers between the terminal and aircraft parked on remote stands. For India’s largest airline, this is another step towards minimizing the environmental footprint of its ground operations.

Commenting on the milestone, Mr. Suresh Chettiar, Executive Vice President, Bus Division, VECV, said:

“We are honored to partner with IndiGo in their journey towards greener and sustainable ground operations at Kempegowda Airport—an airport already recognized for its sustainability initiatives. With these tarmac coaches, Eicher is committed to sustainably supporting the 42 million passengers that pass through this gateway to India’s Silicon Valley each year.”

Purpose-Built for Airport Operations

The Skyline Pro-E 12m electric tarmac bus is designed specifically for airport mobility requirements. Key highlights include:

  • Seating for 17 passengers + driver, with standing capacity for 52

  • Advanced LFP battery pack with CCS2 fast charging capability

  • Full air suspension, power-assisted steering, and all-wheel disc brakes for stability and comfort

  • Optimized for continuous ground movement and high-capacity transfers within airport premises

Building a Cleaner Ecosystem

Backed by in-house EV powertrain development and a growing ecosystem of charging solutions, VECV is positioning itself as a key enabler of institutional electrification in India. The collaboration with IndiGo is not only about product delivery but also about accelerating clean mobility adoption across critical infrastructure sectors like aviation.

With this deployment, Eicher has added another dimension to its sustainable public mobility journey—extending its expertise from city roads to the country’s busiest airports.

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