Joby Aviation Acquires Blade to Boost Urban Air Travel

Joby Aviation Acquires Blade to Boost Urban Air Travel

Joby Aviation Expands Urban Air Mobility with Blade Acquisition Urban air travel is entering a new era as Joby Aviation acquires Blade Air Mobility’s helicopter rideshare business in a deal worth up to $125 million. This strategic move is set to accelerate Joby’s path toward commercial electric air taxi operations while giving passengers faster, more convenient travel options in major cities. With this acquisition, Joby gains instant access to Blade’s established passenger network and urban terminals, laying the groundwork for a seamless transition from helicopters to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft in the near future. Image Credits:Joby Joby Aviation Secures Blade’s Urban Network Joby Aviation’s acquisition includes Blade’s passenger business and brand across the United States and Europe, but it excludes Blade’s medical organ transport division, which will remain independent. This deal gives Joby a robust urban mobility infrastructure, including 12 premium terminal…