Uber is rolling out Uber Air, integrating Joby Aviation’s all-electric eVTOL air taxis directly into its app for urban travel this year. This partnership promises seamless door-to-door journeys, starting with helicopter services via Blade before full electric rollout.
Partnership Evolution
Since Uber’s 2019 investment in Joby and 2021 Elevate acquisition, the duo acquired Blade’s passenger business in 2025. Now, app bookings for helicopters/seaplanes launch 2026 in NYC, LA, Dubai, London, and Tokyo, paving eVTOL path post-FAA certification.
Joby eVTOL Technology
Joby’s 4-passenger + pilot craft hits 200 mph silently—100x quieter than helicopters—with zero emissions. Vertical takeoff from urban vertiports cuts commute times dramatically while slashing noise pollution.
Rollout Cities and Timeline
Initial Blade integration hits Uber app soon; Joby eVTOLs follow certification. Expect NYC-JFK, LA beaches, Dubai skylines transforming peak-hour gridlock into skyways.
Urban Mobility Revolution
This fuses Uber’s 150M+ riders with Joby’s aviation, targeting congestion relief and sustainability. Investors eye Joby stock ahead of commercial ops amid Archer/Lilium competition.
