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Joby Aviation Acquires Global Air Mobility Business to Accelerate Air Taxi, Med Transport Plans

On August 4, 2025, Joby Aviation, Inc. announced an agreement to purchase Blade Air Mobility’s urban passenger transportation division for a consideration of up to $125 million.
Joby sought the acquisition to gain immediate access to Blade's existing infrastructure, customer base, and urban terminal network spanning the U.S. and Europe.
In 2024, Blade transported over 50,000 travelers through a network of a dozen urban terminals, such as JFK and Newark Liberty airports, along with several sites across Manhattan, solidifying its position as a top helicopter ride-share provider.
Joby CEO JoeBen Bevirt described the purchase as a key move that will help initiate Joby’s commercial services in Dubai and drive its expansion on a global scale.
The deal will keep Blade as a wholly owned subsidiary led by CEO Rob Wiesenthal during a transition phase before shifting fully to Joby’s electric air taxis, with closing expected in coming weeks.

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