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

Blade expands civilian helicopter ride-hailing to India, launching Mumbai–Pune and Shirdi routes

Fly Blade (Blade) says it will launch on-demand helicopter bookings in Mumbai in early next year, connecting Mumbai with heliports at Pune and Shirdi. The digitally powered civilian flight arranger—positioning itself as an “urban air mobility” play—also named Amar Abrol to lead India operations as CEO.

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
Event   eVTOL   Airbus  
NEW
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