Joby acquires Blade Air Mobility's passenger business

Joby Aviation

Joby acquired Blade Air Mobility's urban air mobility passenger business for up to $125 million, gaining Blade's operations, terminals, customer base and routes across New York and Southern Europe. The deal closed on 29 August 2025. Blade's medical division, now Strata Critical Medical, separated and will partner with Joby as its preferred eVTOL provider.

• Joby acquired Blade's passenger operations, infrastructure at major hubs (JFK, Newark, Manhattan), and a customer base of over 50,000 annual passengers.
• Deal valued at up to $125 million, with $35 million held back subject to performance milestones and employee retention.
• Acquisition provides Joby a decade of operational experience and existing infrastructure for faster commercial launch.
• Blade's medical division separated and will partner with Joby, keeping that business independent.