FAA Type Certification ProgressCompletion of Means of Compliance and FAA-approved conforming aircraft tests would meaningfully reduce technical uncertainty and support progression toward type certification.
Manufacturing Ramp ReadinessScaled production ramp, where each aircraft produced provides manufacturing learnings, supports potential efficient high-volume assembly and readiness for commercial operations.
Market Access And PartnershipsIntegration of Blade into the Uber app as a booking channel and inclusion in eVTOL pilot programs can expand the addressable customer base and accelerate route adoption.