Blade Set To Expand Indian Charter Flight Network with Jaunt's Journey eVTOL Aircraft

The companies have launched a partnership to develop advanced air mobility services in the Indian subcontinent, building on current helicopter operations.

Jaunt's Journey eVTOL aircraft could operate in Indian cities such as Mumbai. — Jaunt's Journey eVTOL aircraft could operate as part of Blade's charter flight network in Indian cities such as Mumbai. (Image: Jaunt Air Mobility)

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

March 28, 2023

Charter flight platform Blade Air Mobility is stepping up its plans to develop eVTOL air taxi services in the Indian subcontinent with a new agreement with eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt Air Mobility. In a March 28 announcement, its Blade India joint venture with New Dehli-based investment group Hunch Ventures said that it intends to acquire at least 150 of Jaunt’s planned four-passenger Journey vehicles for its network by 2027.

Under the terms of a partnership, Blade India holds options to add a further 100 Journey aircraft. The company will work with Jaunt to plan for service entry, including arrangements for ground infrastructure, such as recharging stations.

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