On August 4, 2025, Joby Aviation announced its acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger transportation business(U.S. and Europe) for up to $125 million in cash or stock, including up to $35 million in earn‑out incentives. The package includes all passenger operations, Blade’s brand name, terminals, and premium lounges. Rob Wiesenthal transitions to CEO of Blade as a Joby subsidiary, while Blade’s medical logistics division becomes Strata Critical Medical, an autonomous public company offering high‑value medical transport. This landmark deal accelerates Joby’s entry into commercial eVTOL air taxi services in markets like New York and Dubai as early as 2026, while enabling Strata to specialize in time‑critical healthcare logistics with a long‑term partnership for eVTOL access.

Michael Jordan, widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, has transitioned his unparalleled athletic success into an extraordinary business empire. With a net worth estimated at $3 billion, he stands as the first professional athlete to join the Forbes 400 list. Jordan's business acumen, coupled with his enduring global appeal, has enabled him to build a diverse portfolio of ventures, including the highly successful Jordan Brand, a NASCAR team, and various other investments.

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Tyler Perry, a highly successful American actor, filmmaker, and playwright with a net worth exceeding $1 billion, is a prominent figure in the world of private aviation. His passion for aviation stems from an unusual origin: overcoming a severe fear of flying. He "set out to learn everything he could about planes" to conquer this phobia, ultimately leading him to obtain a private pilot's license. Today, he "lives and breathes aviation from business, private, and even hobbyist angles."

Tyler Perry's Aircraft:

Bombardier Global 7500

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Cirrus SR22T

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