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Blade CEO Rob Wiesenthal with ALIA-250.
Blade CEO Rob Wiesenthal with ALIA-250, which just flew the first piloted demo flight in the New York City area.

BETA Technologies

  • Air mobility company Blade and its partner BETA Technologies just operated a historic flight.
  • Known as the ALIA-250, the vehicle was the first piloted "electric vertical aircraft" flight in the New York City area.
  • Blade committed to purchasing 20 of the type due to its quiet takeoff and landings, and "nearly silent" flight.
Air mobility company Blade is widely known for its helicopter transport around New York City, but noise pollution has prompted a change in focus.
Blade helicopter
A Blade helicopter flying over NYC.

Blade

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