Fly Blade India and Jaunt Air Mobility have entered into an MoU to launch electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations in India and the subcontinent region by 2027.
The MoU includes Blade India’s intended acquisition of 150 Jaunt Journey aircraft. It also has options to order another 100 aircraft to meet projected demand over the next decade.
Amit Dutta, Managing Director, Blade India, said India is one of the biggest markets in the world for AAM solutions, with its vast expanse and increasing congestion. “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 revolutionise the transportation system,” he said.
Simon Briceno, Chief Commercial Officer, Jaunt, said, 'Our collaboration with Blade India and our clear path towards aircraft certification means that the Indian public will soon be able to benefit from the development of a new safe, affordable, and accessible mode of transportation.”
The all-electric Jaunt Journey eVTOL combines helicopter and fixed-wing flight capabilities, and Jaunt is pursuing a Transport Category certification for its aircraft, equivalent to that of commercial airliners. Jaunt intends to 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.
Fly Blade India is a joint venture between Hunch Ventures and Blade Air Mobility and Jaunt Air Mobility, a subsidiary of AIRO Group Holdings.
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