Uber is planning to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026, marking a significant expansion of its urban air mobility offerings.
Blade Air Mobility, a pioneering helicopter rideshare compan...
Blade Air Mobility, a pioneering helicopter rideshare company, has been democratizing access to helicopter travel by crowdsourcing trips and matching passengers with flight providers, much like ground ridehailing services. Currently operational in cities like the Bay Area and New York, Blade offers helicopter, private jet, and seaplane trips starting at around $200 per seat[2][3]. The service has already partnered with Uber for specific events, such as ferrying attendees between Van Nuys Airport and Palm Springs during Coachella, demonstrating the synergies between the two companies[2].
Uber aims to build on this foundation by fully integrating B...
Uber aims to build on this foundation by fully integrating Blade’s helicopter booking capabilities into its platform, allowing users to seamlessly book air rides alongside traditional Uber ground transportation. This integration is expected to launch in 2026, coinciding with Uber’s broader urban air mobility ambitions, including its earlier announced UberAIR service, which targets short-term shareable flights starting around 2023[2].
The partnership will leverage Blade’s established network an...
The partnership will leverage Blade’s established network and expertise in helicopter ridesharing, combined with Uber’s vast user base and technology platform. This move aligns with Uber’s vision of creating a connected transportation ecosystem that integrates ground and air travel to provide faster, more flexible mobility options in congested urban areas[4].
Meanwhile, Blade itself is undergoing changes in ownership a...
Meanwhile, Blade itself is undergoing changes in ownership and expansion. Joby Aviation, an electric aviation company, plans to acquire Blade’s helicopter rideshare business for up to $125 million to accelerate the deployment of its electric air taxis. Blade’s helicopter operations and brand will continue to expand under Joby, while Blade’s medical division remains separate but partners with Joby on medical transportation[1]. This acquisition may complement Uber’s integration plans by potentially introducing quieter, electric aircraft into the shared air mobility market in the future.
The integration of Blade into Uber’s platform is anticipated...
The integration of Blade into Uber’s platform is anticipated to revolutionize urban air travel by making helicopter rides more accessible and seamlessly connected with ground transport. Passengers will be able to book helicopter flights through the familiar Uber app, facilitating quick transfers for business commutes, airport trips, and special events, and potentially easing traffic congestion on the ground.
This strategic move signals a new era in multimodal transpor...
This strategic move signals a new era in multimodal transportation, where air mobility becomes part of everyday travel, supported by advanced digital platforms and emerging electric aircraft technologies. Uber and Blade’s collaboration could set the stage for broader adoption of urban air taxis, enhancing mobility options in major metropolitan regions starting in 2026[2][4][1].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 12:11:00 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026, leveraging Blade's established passenger network and infrastructure as part of a broader expansion of urban air mobility. This move follows Joby Aviation’s acquisition of Blade’s helicopter rideshare business for up to $125 million, enabling a seamless transition to electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft when commercial operations begin in 2026[1][4][5]. JoeBen Bevirt, Joby’s CEO, highlighted the potential for an explosion in takeoff and landing locations thanks to quieter aircraft, which will enhance accessibility and scale of these services[1][3].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 12:20:12 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026, a move seen by industry experts as a strategic step to accelerate urban air mobility (UAM) adoption. JoeBen Bevirt, CEO of Joby Aviation—which recently acquired Blade’s passenger business for up to $125 million—stated that Blade “has built an absolutely spectacular business” with unmatched customer service, and the integration will drive an "explosion in the number of takeoff and landing locations" for aerial ridesharing[2][4]. Analysts highlight that combining Uber’s ElevateOS software with Blade’s established network could significantly enhance scheduling efficiency and customer experience, positioning Uber to lead in the emerging eVTOL and helicopter urban air taxi markets
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 12:30:12 PM
Uber's announcement to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026 sparked a positive market reaction, with Blade's stock surging as much as 31%, pushing its market valuation near $400 million. Joby Aviation, which is acquiring Blade's passenger business for up to $125 million to roll out electric air taxis, also saw its shares jump as much as 21% to a record high following the deal announcement[2][3]. This move is viewed as a significant accelerant for the urban air mobility sector, with investors responding enthusiastically to the potential expansion of on-demand air taxi services.
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 12:40:16 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026 by leveraging advanced scheduling and customer experience technology, specifically incorporating Joby Aviation’s ElevateOS software, which Uber had inherited. This integration aims to seamlessly connect traditional helicopter rideshare operations with emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, enabling expanded urban air mobility options with increased operational efficiency and more takeoff and landing locations. Joby’s recent $125 million acquisition of Blade’s passenger business accelerates this transition, positioning Uber to offer a hybrid service that combines Blade’s established helicopter network with Joby’s quieter, battery-powered aircraft starting in 2026[2][3][4].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 12:50:16 PM
Uber’s plan to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026 has sparked notable market reactions. Following the announcement, shares of affiliated companies surged significantly, with Joby Aviation’s stock rising as much as 21% to a record high and Blade Air Mobility’s stock jumping 31%, boosting its market value close to $400 million[1]. Industry leaders hailed the move as a major accelerator in the air taxi market, reflecting strong investor confidence ahead of the integration.
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 1:00:12 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade’s electric air taxi services into its app starting in 2026, enabling users to book Blade’s four-passenger helicopters capable of speeds up to 200 mph directly through Uber’s platform[1][4]. This integration leverages Blade’s existing infrastructure of dedicated landing points and passenger lounges, with Blade having flown 50,000 passengers in 2024 across key markets including New York and Southern Europe[1]. The move reflects a significant technical advancement in urban air mobility, combining Uber’s extensive booking technology with Blade’s low-noise, high-speed electric aircraft, potentially transforming urban and regional transport by offering a seamless, scalable helicopter taxi service.
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 1:10:12 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade’s electric helicopter services into its app starting in 2026, initially targeting markets near New York City and Southern Europe following Joby Aviation's $125 million acquisition of Blade’s passenger business[1][2][4]. Blade’s helicopters can carry four passengers and a pilot, reach speeds up to 200 mph, and operate with acoustic impact 100 times lower than traditional helicopters, leveraging a digital booking system similar to Uber’s for instant seat reservations[1][3]. This integration will expand Uber’s multimodal transportation platform by adding fast, low-noise urban air mobility options with dedicated landing sites and passenger lounges, potentially reshaping the commuting experience and targeting affluent customers seeking alternative travel modes[1][3].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 1:20:48 PM
Regulators have been actively involved in overseeing the integration of Blade’s helicopter services into Joby Aviation's platform, aiming for a 2026 launch of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi operations. Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt indicated they are working closely with authorities during aircraft manufacturing inspections and flight testing phases that will begin early next year, emphasizing a careful, safety-focused certification process to ensure compliance before commercial rollout[3]. This regulatory scrutiny is critical as the transition involves not only traditional helicopter operations but also next-generation eVTOL aircraft, requiring alignment with evolving aviation standards and airspace management protocols[1][3].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 1:31:04 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade's helicopter and seaplane services into its app starting in 2026, leveraging Joby Aviation's recent $125 million acquisition of Blade’s passenger business[1][2]. Experts note this move as a strategic step toward urban air mobility, with Blade having chartered over 50,000 passengers in 2024 across New York and Southern Europe, offering electric air taxis carrying four passengers at speeds up to 200 mph with significantly reduced noise impact[2]. Uber COO Andrew Macdonald stated the integration reflects "the company's longstanding conviction in air transportation as the future of urban transportation," highlighting industry confidence in electric air taxis as a sustainable urban mobility solution[1].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 1:41:05 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade's helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026, initially targeting key routes near New York City and Southern Europe, where Blade already served over 50,000 passengers annually in 2024[2][1]. This move is part of a broader global partnership with Joby Aviation, which acquired Blade's passenger business for $125 million, aiming to introduce quieter, zero-emission air taxis worldwide; Uber’s President Andrew Macdonald highlighted the potential for “safe, quiet, and sustainable transportation to cities around the world” through this integration[2]. Industry leaders see this as a significant step toward reshaping urban air mobility on an international scale, with Joby’s CEO JoeBen Bevirt calling it a foundation fo
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 1:51:02 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026, initially targeting markets near New York City and Southern Europe, expanding high-end urban air mobility options globally[1][2]. This move follows Joby Aviation's $125 million acquisition of Blade's passenger business and signals a step toward broader air taxi services, with Joby launching electric air taxis commercially in Dubai the same year[1]. Industry reactions highlight this as a significant advancement in multimodal transport, potentially reshaping airport transfers and urban travel worldwide.
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 2:00:57 PM
Uber announced plans to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its app starting in 2026, initially focusing on New York City and Southern Europe. This follows Joby Aviation’s $125 million acquisition of Blade’s passenger business last month, which currently serves 50,000 passengers annually with electric helicopters capable of speeds up to 200 mph and significantly reduced noise[1][2][3].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 2:11:11 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026, expanding urban air travel options especially in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe. Blade, acquired by Joby Aviation in August 2025, transported over 50,000 passengers in 2024 alone and will leverage its established passenger lounges and landing infrastructure for this integration. JoeBen Bevirt, Joby’s CEO, stated, “Integrating Blade into the Uber app is the natural next step in our global partnership...laying the foundation for our quiet, zero-emissions aircraft in the years ahead”[1][2][3].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 2:21:18 PM
Uber plans to integrate Blade’s helicopter services into its platform starting in 2026, initially focusing on popular routes around New York City and Southern Europe, broadening urban air mobility options globally[1]. This move has drawn international attention as Joby Aviation, which acquired Blade for up to $125 million, aims to pave the way for its electric air taxis by 2026, starting in Dubai and expanding worldwide[1][2]. Industry experts view this integration as a transformative step in combining traditional helicopter services with emerging electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology, signaling a global shift in urban transportation[2].
🔄 Updated: 9/10/2025, 2:31:16 PM
Uber will integrate Blade’s existing helicopter services into its app starting in 2026, enabling customers in major cities to book flights directly through Uber’s platform, including routes like Manhattan to JFK or Newark airports, where Blade currently charges around $195 per ride[1][3]. This integration leverages Blade’s established infrastructure—such as passenger lounges and landing points—and sets the stage for Joby Aviation’s future rollout of quiet, zero-emissions electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, blending helicopter operations with emerging urban air mobility technology[1][2]. JoeBen Bevirt, Joby’s CEO, described this as a foundational step toward mass adoption of electric air taxis, highlighting the technical synergy between Blade’s helicopter network an