Investor Presentaiton
Blade Financial Drivers
Blade generates revenue from a combination of by-the-seat, full aircraft charter, and ancillary products and services
Revenue
COGS
By-The-Seat Products
Seats Sold
Price Per Seat
Flights Flown
*
Cost Per Flight
Charter/Medical Products
•
Flights Sold
*
•
Price Per Flight
Flights Sold
×
Cost Per Flight
•
Other Revenue
Upgrades (Meet & Greet, Car Services,
Flexible Fares)
•
Gift Cards, Unused Credits
Change/Cancellation Fees
Lights and Sirens Ground Organ
Transportation
Upgrades can be up to 100% margin
Car services are typically charged at
cost plus a staging fee
Target Flight Margin
Economic Risk
SG&A
CapEx and
Working Capital
>20%
Higher, requires utilization of individual
flights to average above breakeven
Largely fixed except for part-time labor and marketing
Double-Digit
Up to 100%
Lower, given each flight priced
Lowest
to generate positive margin
Minimal Capex besides buildout of new terminals ($200k-$300k each) and acquisitions
Negative net working capital in US Passenger business; Medical customers typically receive 60-90 day terms
BLADE
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