Group 1 - Joby Aviation and Uber Technologies plan to integrate Blade's air mobility services into the Uber app as early as next year following Joby's acquisition of Blade's passenger business [2][4] - In 2024, Blade successfully transported over 50,000 passengers across key routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, connecting major destinations [3] - Joby aims to leverage Blade's infrastructure and experience in vertical air travel to accelerate the rollout of its electric air taxi service in cities like Dubai, New York, Los Angeles, the UK, and Japan [5] Group 2 - Joby's electric aircraft is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot at speeds of up to 200 mph, with an acoustic footprint 100 times lower than traditional helicopters [5] - Once integrated, Uber users will be able to book Blade flights directly through the Uber app, facilitating faster and seamless journeys in busy urban environments [6] - Joby and Uber have been collaborating on urban air mobility since 2019, with Joby's acquisition of Uber's Elevate division in 2021 significantly advancing the sector [4]

Soon you may be able to book an Uber ride in the skies. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based ride-hailing service announced it is partnering with Joby Aviation, a company developing electric air taxis, to bring Blade’s helicopter service to the Uber app as soon as next year. Most Read from Fast Company 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 fo ...

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 ...