BLADE’s New Helicopter Service Now Includes All NYC Area Airports
BLADEs service is the largest Urban Air Mobility (UAM) initiative in the United States and will further advance the companys mission of enhancing the reach and affordability of urban aviation.
Just one month after launching continuous helicopter flights between
Manhattan and John F. Kennedy Airport (“JFK”), BLADE
Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“BLADE”) has expanded its service to
include LaGuardia Airport (“LaGuardia”) and Newark Liberty International
Airport (“Newark”). BLADE’s service is the largest Urban Air Mobility
(“UAM”) initiative in the United States and will further advance the
company’s mission of enhancing the reach and affordability of urban
aviation.
“Since expanding our continuous flight service between Manhattan and
JFK, we are seeing faster than expected adoption by people choosing to
fly to the airport rather than driving,” said Rob Wiesenthal, CEO of
BLADE. “It has become immediately apparent that fliers want the
flexibility to fly between Manhattan and, not only JFK, but all area
airports.”
New routes are between LaGuardia and Manhattan’s Downtown/Wall Street
Heliport, as well as Newark and BLADE Lounge East (East 34th Street
Heliport.) JFK service will continue to and from BLADE Lounge West (West
30th Street Heliport) across from Hudson Yards.
At $195 per seat, BLADE consistently beats the price of app-based SUV’s
during rush hour. Complimentary ground transportation between the
airport helipad and all commercial airline terminals is included.
Through its alliance with BELL, BLADE’s airport service utilizes BELL
206L-4 helicopters, aircraft with one of the lowest noise and
environmental footprints in the industry. Certain municipalities in the
New York area have designated these helicopters under the “Not Noisy”
aircraft classification. All flights strictly follow New York City noise
abatement routes, altitudes, and best practices.
About BLADE
BLADE is a digitally-powered aviation company and the largest arranger
of helicopter flights for civilian travel in the United States. By
leveraging its technology platform, strategic lounge network of 10
dedicated properties in 4 states, and its integrated partnerships with
over 30 aviation operators, the company has expanded its offerings from
one route in one state to 22 core routes in seven U.S. states. BLADE has
proven to grow the size of the short distance aviation market in the
areas in which it operates. Over 75% of BLADE's first-time helicopter
passengers have never flown in a helicopter before flying BLADE.
One of BLADE’s key long-term goals is to make short distance aviation
more accessible through quiet, carbon neutral and cost effective
aircraft (eVTOL) currently being developed by our investors and
partners, which include Airbus, Lockheed Martin and Bell.
BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. is not a direct air carrier. All flights
between Manhattan and JFK are operated by DOT/FAA licensed direct air
carriers.
To learn more about BLADE’s other services including BLADEone and
amphibious seaplane services, visit flyblade.com.
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