JOBY moves to acquire Blade's passenger business for up to $125 million, aiming to scale urban air mobility and cut costs.

Joby Aviation will acquire helicopter ride-share company Blade Air Mobility's passenger business for up to $125 million, Joby said Monday, as it works to speed the deployment of electric air taxis for commercial passenger services.

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