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fromFast Company
6 days ago

Joby's bet on Blade is paying off: Uber deal boosts air taxis in NYC and other key markets

Last month Joby acquired Blade Air Mobility, which flies passengers by seaplanes,` in a $125 million deal, providing Joby with an established network of terminals. The partnership lays the foundation for Joby's introduction into key urban markets, and for a faster entry into commercial service once its all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts are certified. Last year, Blade flew more than 50,000 passengers in the New York metro area,
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fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Uber will add Blade's helicopters to its platform as early as 2026 | TechCrunch

Joby will put Blade helicopters on the Uber app starting as soon as next year, with commercial eVTOL service planned to begin in 2026.
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