Blade Air Mobility to Partner with Skyports Infrastructure to offer flights Between Downtown Manhattan and JFK Airport
Blade Air Mobility (NASDAQ: BLDE) and Skyports Infrastructure have announced a partnership to launch a pilot program expanding Blade's helicopter transfer service between Downtown Manhattan Heliport and JFK Airport. The service, starting in April, will operate on weekdays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, serving both airport transfers and commuters.
Flights will be priced from $195 per seat, with reduced rates of $95 available through Blade Airport Pass or Commuter Pass. The program aims to gather data on consumer demand, flier experience, and logistics to prepare for future Electric Vertical Aircraft (EVA/eVTOL) operations, which are expected to eventually replace helicopters with quiet, emission-free transport.
The partnership follows Skyports' appointment by NYCEDC as the Downtown Manhattan Heliport operator through their Downtown Skyport JV with Groupe ADP. The facility, located near Wall Street, serves as a important hub for short-distance aviation in New York City.
Blade Air Mobility (NASDAQ: BLDE) e Skyports Infrastructure hanno annunciato una partnership per lanciare un programma pilota che espande il servizio di trasferimento in elicottero di Blade tra l'eliporto di Downtown Manhattan e l'aeroporto JFK. Il servizio, che inizierà ad aprile, opererà nei giorni feriali dalle 15:00 alle 19:00, servendo sia i trasferimenti aeroportuali che i pendolari.
I voli avranno un prezzo a partire da 195 dollari per posto, con tariffe ridotte di 95 dollari disponibili tramite Blade Airport Pass o Commuter Pass. Il programma mira a raccogliere dati sulla domanda dei consumatori, sull'esperienza dei passeggeri e sulla logistica per prepararsi alle future operazioni di Aeromobili Verticali Elettrici (EVA/eVTOL), che si prevede sostituiranno infine gli elicotteri con mezzi di trasporto silenziosi e privi di emissioni.
La partnership segue la nomina di Skyports da parte di NYCEDC come operatore dell'eliporto di Downtown Manhattan attraverso la loro joint venture Downtown Skyport con Groupe ADP. La struttura, situata vicino a Wall Street, funge da importante hub per l'aviazione a breve distanza nella città di New York.
Blade Air Mobility (NASDAQ: BLDE) y Skyports Infrastructure han anunciado una asociación para lanzar un programa piloto que amplía el servicio de traslado en helicóptero de Blade entre el helipuerto de Downtown Manhattan y el aeropuerto JFK. El servicio, que comenzará en abril, funcionará de lunes a viernes de 3:00 PM a 7:00 PM, atendiendo tanto traslados al aeropuerto como a los pasajeros diarios.
Los vuelos tendrán un precio a partir de 195 dólares por asiento, con tarifas reducidas de 95 dólares disponibles a través de Blade Airport Pass o Commuter Pass. El programa tiene como objetivo recopilar datos sobre la demanda de los consumidores, la experiencia de los pasajeros y la logística para prepararse para futuras operaciones de Aeronaves Verticales Eléctricas (EVA/eVTOL), que se espera que eventualmente reemplacen a los helicópteros con un transporte silencioso y libre de emisiones.
La asociación sigue al nombramiento de Skyports por parte de NYCEDC como operador del helipuerto de Downtown Manhattan a través de su joint venture Downtown Skyport con Groupe ADP. La instalación, ubicada cerca de Wall Street, sirve como un importante centro para la aviación de corta distancia en la ciudad de Nueva York.
Blade Air Mobility (NASDAQ: BLDE)와 Skyports Infrastructure는 맨해튼 다운타운 헬리포트와 JFK 공항 간의 Blade 헬리콥터 전송 서비스를 확장하는 파일럿 프로그램을 시작하기 위한 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 4월부터 시작되는 이 서비스는 평일 오후 3시부터 7시까지 운영되며, 공항 전송과 통근자 모두를 대상으로 합니다.
비행 요금은 좌석당 195달러부터 시작되며, Blade Airport Pass 또는 Commuter Pass를 통해 95달러의 할인 요금이 제공됩니다. 이 프로그램은 소비자 수요, 승객 경험 및 물류에 대한 데이터를 수집하여 향후 전기 수직 비행기(EVA/eVTOL) 운영을 준비하는 것을 목표로 하고 있으며, 이는 결국 헬리콥터를 조용하고 배출가스 없는 교통수단으로 대체할 것으로 예상됩니다.
이번 파트너십은 NYCEDC가 Groupe ADP와의 Downtown Skyport 합작 투자를 통해 맨해튼 다운타운 헬리포트 운영자로 Skyports를 임명한 데 따른 것입니다. 이 시설은 월스트리트 근처에 위치하며 뉴욕시의 단거리 항공을 위한 중요한 허브 역할을 합니다.
Blade Air Mobility (NASDAQ: BLDE) et Skyports Infrastructure ont annoncé un partenariat pour lancer un programme pilote visant à étendre le service de transfert en hélicoptère de Blade entre l'héliport de Downtown Manhattan et l'aéroport JFK. Le service, qui débutera en avril, fonctionnera en semaine de 15h00 à 19h00, desservant à la fois les transferts aéroportuaires et les navetteurs.
Les vols seront proposés à partir de 195 dollars par siège, avec des tarifs réduits de 95 dollars disponibles via le Blade Airport Pass ou le Commuter Pass. Le programme vise à recueillir des données sur la demande des consommateurs, l'expérience des passagers et la logistique afin de se préparer aux futures opérations d'Aéronefs Verticaux Électriques (EVA/eVTOL), qui devraient finalement remplacer les hélicoptères par des transports silencieux et sans émissions.
Ce partenariat fait suite à la nomination de Skyports par la NYCEDC en tant qu'opérateur de l'héliport de Downtown Manhattan à travers leur coentreprise Downtown Skyport avec le Groupe ADP. L'établissement, situé près de Wall Street, sert de plaque tournante importante pour l'aviation à courte distance à New York.
Blade Air Mobility (NASDAQ: BLDE) und Skyports Infrastructure haben eine Partnerschaft angekündigt, um ein Pilotprogramm zu starten, das den Hubschraubertransferdienst von Blade zwischen dem Helikopterplatz in Downtown Manhattan und dem Flughafen JFK erweitert. Der Service, der im April beginnt, wird an Wochentagen von 15:00 bis 19:00 Uhr betrieben und dient sowohl Flughafenübertragungen als auch Pendlern.
Die Flüge werden ab 195 Dollar pro Sitzplatz angeboten, mit ermäßigten Preisen von 95 Dollar, die über den Blade Airport Pass oder den Commuter Pass erhältlich sind. Das Programm zielt darauf ab, Daten über die Verbrauchernachfrage, die Erfahrung der Fluggäste und die Logistik zu sammeln, um sich auf zukünftige elektrische vertikale Flugzeugoperationen (EVA/eVTOL) vorzubereiten, die voraussichtlich schließlich Hubschrauber durch leise, emissionsfreie Transporte ersetzen werden.
Die Partnerschaft folgt auf die Ernennung von Skyports durch die NYCEDC als Betreiber des Helikopterplatzes in Downtown Manhattan über ihr Joint Venture Downtown Skyport mit Groupe ADP. Die Einrichtung, die sich in der Nähe der Wall Street befindet, dient als wichtiges Drehkreuz für die Kurzstreckenluftfahrt in New York City.
- Strategic partnership positions BLDE for future eVTOL implementation
- New revenue stream from Manhattan-JFK route expansion
- Competitive pricing strategy with tiered options ($95-$195)
- Key infrastructure access through Skyports' NYCEDC appointment
- service hours (4-hour window on weekdays only)
- Initial reliance on traditional helicopters before eVTOL transition
- Pilot program status indicates uncertain long-term viability
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Blade Air Mobility's partnership with Skyports Infrastructure represents a strategic positioning move in the urban air mobility space rather than an immediate revenue driver. The pilot program connecting Downtown Manhattan to JFK Airport offers operational hours (3-7pm weekdays) with seats priced at
The strategic value lies in Blade securing access to a prime Manhattan heliport location recently awarded to Skyports by the NYCEDC. This positions Blade advantageously for future eVTOL (Electric Vertical Aircraft) operations while allowing the company to gather valuable operational data and consumer insights without significant capital expenditure, consistent with their asset-light business model.
With Blade's relatively modest
The partnership reinforces Blade's strategy of building routes and customer relationships today using conventional helicopters that can transition to next-generation electric aircraft when commercially viable, potentially reducing costs and expanding their addressable market.
Pilot program to inform Skyports and Blade about commuter demand, ground operation best practices and consumer experience ahead of eVTOL deployment
NEW YORK, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blade Air Mobility, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLDE, “Blade”), a technology-powered global air mobility platform, and Skyports Infrastructure (“Skyports”), a leading provider of ground infrastructure for advanced air mobility, announced an alliance today 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 (“JFK”).
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 (“EVA” or “eVTOL”) operations at the facility. These quiet, emission-free aircraft are ultimately expected to replace helicopters.
Nathan Alexander, Vice President of Rotorcraft for Blade, stated, “EVA’s quiet and emission-free design will support the expansion of convenient landing zones while reducing commuter costs. From logistics, passenger experience, booking, ground crew, and even flight time, EVA services will be nearly identical to Blade’s current helicopter offerings, but using next-generation aircraft.”
This collaboration follows Skyports’ recent appointment by the New York City Economic Development Corporation (“NYCEDC”) as the operator of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport via their Downtown Skyport JV with Groupe ADP, underscoring the company's commitment to advancing urban air mobility in New York City.
Addison Ferrell, Director of Infrastructure for Skyports, added, “Skyports and Blade are committed to transforming the Downtown Manhattan Heliport into one of the leading Electric Aircraft vertiports in the world. This alliance with Blade will serve to meaningfully accelerate this common mission to unlock the skies for eVTOL flights.”
This service is scheduled to commence in April of this year. Flights will be offered on weekdays from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Customers can purchase by-the-seat flights starting at
Blade and Skyports are dedicated to providing efficient, sustainable, and cutting-edge urban air mobility solutions, enhancing connectivity, and reducing travel times for passengers navigating one of the world's busiest cities.
About Blade Air Mobility
Blade is the leading helicopter passenger service in the world with operations in the United States and Europe. The Company’s asset-light model, coupled with its exclusive passenger terminal infrastructure and proprietary technologies, was designed since formation to facilitate a seamless transition from helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft to Electric Vertical Aircraft (“EVA” or “eVTOL”), enabling lower cost air mobility that is both quiet and emission-free.
Blade’s MediMobility division provides air transportation and logistics for hospitals across the United States, where it is one of the largest transporters of human organs for transplant.
For more information, visit www.blade.com.
About Skyports Infrastructure
Skyports Infrastructure is the leading enabler of advanced air mobility (AAM), providing the critical link between the ground and the sky. The company designs, builds and operates take-off and landing infrastructure for air taxis, and partners with world-class electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) passenger and cargo vehicle manufacturers around the world to enable safe, sustainable and efficient flight operations within urban and suburban environments.
Find out more at: www.skyports.net
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