Blade Air Mobility to partner with Skyports Infrastructure

Blade Air Mobility (BLDE) announced an alliance to launch a pilot program that will expand Blade’s existing by-the-seat helicopter transfer service, connecting the Downtown Manhattan Heliport and John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new service will fly passengers transferring to and from flights at JFK, in addition to Long Island and Queens residents commuting to or from Manhattan for business or leisure on weekdays. The facility, located at the southern tip of Manhattan, close to Wall Street, is an important New York City hub for short distance aviation. The pilot program aims to gather data on consumer demand, flier experience, and logistics specific to the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. These insights will help accelerate and derisk the launch of Electric Vertical Aircraft operations at the facility. These quiet, emission-free aircraft are ultimately expected to replace helicopters.