Blade Air Mobility, a helicopter transportation company that caters to New York’s elite, recently tested its new electric vertical aircraft (EVA) at Westchester County Airport. The all-electric aircraft, manufactured by BETA Technologies, is almost completely silent and boasts a futuristic design that combines that of a small plane and a helicopter. Due to the growing concern over the noise pollution from helicopters in New York, the EVA’s low sound decibel level of 1/10th of that of a conventional helicopter will likely be welcomed by residents. Blade Air Mobility and BETA Technologies hope their quiet, electric aircraft will encourage other companies … Continue reading Blade Air Mobility’s Electric Vertical Aircraft: The Future of Air Transportation in New York City