Joby Aviation Inc.has announced its plans to acquire the helicopter ride-share business of Blade Air Mobility Inc.for a reported $125 million in either stock or cash. The move comes as Joby, a pioneer in electric aviation, looks to expand its battery-powered air taxis into an established market for its aircraft. This acquisition includes all of […]

Local News Recap: July 28, 2025 Every week, we provide a round-up of the important local news stories from our Townsquare Media Binghamton sister radio stations, 1290 AM/92. 1 FM WNBF. Our team, including Bob Joseph, Don Morgan, and the Townsquare Media staff, report on these stories on-air, on our websites, and on our social […]

JetBlue Ends Partnership with TAP Air Portugal, Customers Have Until Sept. JetBlue has announced that it will be ending its partnership with TAP Air Portugal, which allowed customers to earn points on both airlines. The agreement, which was launched in February, allowed members of JetBlue’s loyalty program and TAP’s miles program to earn and redeem […]

Delta Air Lines to Add 40 Nonstop Flights from Boston for Patriots’ Day Weekend 2026 In preparation for the upcoming Patriots’ Day weekend in 2026, Delta Air Lines has announced plans to add 40 new nonstop flights from Boston to 10 popular leisure destinations in the United States. This includes seven new routes to Florida, […]

Joby Aviation Inc.has recently announced its acquisition of the passenger business of Blade Air Mobility Inc.for up to $125 million. This move has the potential to accelerate the commercialization of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and revolutionize urban air mobility services. Details of the agreement reveal that Joby will initially pay $75 million […]

Joby Aviation, Inc.(NYSE:JOBY) has recently announced their acquisition of Blade Air Mobility, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:BLDE) urban air mobility passenger business. This deal will allow Joby to combine their advanced technology with Blade’s decade of experience in delivering premium customer transportation at scale. Market Access and Infrastructure: The acquisition will provide Joby with immediate market access and […]

Air Travel Trends Shift Amidst Changing Markets in the US and Canada Air travel trends are undergoing a significant shift, and both airports and airlines are taking notice. Air Canada, for instance, is working to replace its reliance on US travel with different markets. The airline has seen a surge in South American trips, while […]

As global travel continues to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the list of the world’s busiest airports remains similar to that of 2019. The majority of these airports are located in the United States and Asia, in some of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. These airports serve as hubs for […]

The decline of international first class among US airlines has caught the attention of many travelers. Once the pinnacle of luxury air travel, first class has now all but disappeared from major US carriers, with the exception of American Airlines. In this article, we will explore the reasons behind this trend and how it reflects […]

1. Investors are bracing for a volatile day on Wall Street as stock futures drop and the monthly U. S. jobs report looms. President Trump has signed an executive order that modifies tariffs on multiple countries, with updated duties ranging from 10% to 41%. While he has expressed openness to other offers, it may be […]