Electric air taxi company Joby to acquire helicopter passenger business Blade

A major move that could shape the future of flying. Joby Aviation, maker of an electric helicopter airplane hybrid, agreeing to acquire Blade Air Mobility, essentially an Uber for helicopters. Joby plans to shell out $125 million in the deal, hoping to turbocharge its goal, building a fleet of electric flying taxis, like something out of a sci-fi movie.Joby telling CNBC this morning, the acquisition gives it an existing customer base and more takeoff and landing spots. What we're excited about is taking our ...