Blade India and Jaunt Mobility sign deal to launch Urban Air Mobility Operations in India

Anushka Khare Posted on: 2023-04-03 06:00:00 Viewer: 1,459 Comments: 0 Country: India City: New Delhi

Blade India and Jaunt Mobility sign deal to launch Urban Air Mobility Operations in India

New Delhi, India (Urban Transport News): FlyBlade India, a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and Blade Air Mobility, Inc., and Jaunt Air Mobility, an AIRO Group company, announced a strategic partnership to launch electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations in India and the subcontinent region by 2027. The partnership includes a non-binding arrangement to procure 150 Jaunt Journey aircrafts with an option for another 100 aircrafts to meet the projected demand over the next decade.

As the 3rd largest aviation market in the world, India is undergoing a major transformation with a growing need for seamless and faster connectivity to connect passengers in urban areas. BLADE India is leading this effort with its established short haul mobility services in cities nationwide. Jaunt, a global aerospace company, has pioneered the all-electric journey, an aircraft that combines helicopter and fixed-wing flight capabilities, highlighting safety, low noise, and operational efficiencies. The company is one of the only eVTOL players aligned with current transport category certification rules.

The companies will collaborate in specific areas that are critical to support future short haul mobility operations. In particular, BLADE India will work with Jaunt and its partners to develop key infrastructure capabilities in aircraft charging and energy distribution technologies. Jaunt will use BLADE India’s existing short haul operational and customer experience to support the development of the Jaunt Journey aircraft and its integration into the Indian airspace.

Speaking on the strategic partnership, Amit Dutta, Managing Director, BLADE India said, “With its vast expanse and increasing congestion, India is one of the biggest markets in the world for AAM solutions. With BLADE’s first mover advantage in nurturing the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem in India and Jaunt’s technical expertise, this partnership is well poised to pioneer the transition to electric and revolutionize the transportation system.”

“We are thrilled to partner with an exceptional BLADE India team to launch a new form of urban air travel in India and the subcontinent region,” said Simon Briceno, Chief Commercial Officer for Jaunt. “Our collaboration with BLADE India as well as our clear path towards aircraft certification means the Indian public will soon benefit from a new safe, affordable, and accessible mode of transportation.”

FLYBLADE India began operations in 2019 and offers cost-effective air transportation alternatives to some of the most congested ground routes in India with flights from Mumbai, Shirdi, Pune, and Bangalore. It is a joint venture between New Delhi based, Hunch Ventures, a privately held investment firm has invested in a range of sectors including education, healthcare, immersive media, hospitality, food & beverage, logistics and others that hold distinctive synergies with each other.





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