eVTOL   Routes   Helicopter   PaxEx   Leadership   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
CNBC • David Reid

Fly Blade’s helicopter “Uber of helicopters” JV launches Mumbai–Pune (and Shirdi) rotorcraft service in India by March 2019

Fly Blade, the US-based on-demand helicopter travel arranger, is starting India operations in March 2019 with helicopter services between Mumbai and Pune, and plans to extend intercity coverage to Shirdi. The launch is being set up through a joint venture with Hunch Ventures, initially operating as intracity/targeted intercity services.

thelivemirror.com • Anurag Singh On

Good News! Mumbai-Pune helicopter service set to begin

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2026-04-29T09:05:15.328367-07:00
ATC   North America   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
NEW
The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

FAA eyeing purchase of Dallas building for consolidated ATC facility

By The Air Current: The Federal Aviation Administration is considering purchasing a large commercial office building in Dallas, Texas that could eventually serve as the site of a consolidated air traffic control facility, people familiar with the matter told The Air Current.

2026-04-29T09:36:14.754872-07:00
Africa   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
Boeing

Boeing and SCAT Airlines Announce Order for Five 737 MAX Jets to Support Growth

By Boeing: SHYMKENT, Kazakhstan, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and SCAT Airlines today announced the carrier will expand its fleet and boost capacity with the fuel-efficient 737 MAX.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00
Event   eVTOL   Airbus  
Vertical Mag • Elan Head

Airbus, Blade see growing future for urban air transport

By Vertical Mag: Through a partnership announced at Heli-Expo, Airbus Helicopters and Fly Blade, Inc. are laying the groundwork for a future in which eVTOL solutions expand the market for urban air transportation.

2026-04-29T09:06:32.968145-07:00