Q3 2023 Financial Highlights
Blade Has Partnerships with Leading EVA Manufacturers
Though Blade remains manufacturer-agnostic, we have cultivated a strong and growing list of strategic partners to ensure a
seamless transition to EVA once certified
Partner
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AIRBUS
March 2018
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Investor in Blade since 2018
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Recently unveiled the new CityAirbus next generation lift-plus-cruise EVA with first flight expected in 2024
and certification as early as 2025
Agreement enables Blade operators to receive 5 - 20 of BETA's first passenger-configured EVAS
BETA will provide and install charging infrastructure at Blade's key terminal locations; Blade's operators
will own and operate the EVAs with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2024
In February 2023, Blade and BETA Technologies completed the first test of a piloted EVA in the greater
New York City area
BETA
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April 2021
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Blade to deploy up to 30 of Wisk's EVA on short-distance routes
wisk
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May 2021
magnix
EVE
MOBILITY REIMAGINED
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Wisk will own, operate, and maintain the EVAs with Blade chartering on a per hour basis
Blade and Wisk will also engage with regulators and municipalities to pursue charging infrastructure and
next-generation air traffic control systems
Partnership with MagniX to electrify one of Blade's largest aircraft operating partners, Lima NY Corp
Lima to use magniX's motors to convert its Blade-branded fleet of Cessna Caravans to electric
In September 2021 the FAA released final special airworthiness conditions required to certify magni350
and magni650 electric propulsion systems with deliveries scheduled for 2023
Agreement with Eve to provide Blade up to 60,000 hours of flight time per year beginning in 2026
Aircraft expected to be deployed by Eve, together with Blade's local operating partners
In September 2022, Blade India announced partnership with Eve for purchase of up to 200 aircraft
In June 2023, announced MoU expanding partnership with Blade to explore deployment of EVA in Europe
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