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Blade CEO Rob Wiesenthal: The Hamptons Helicopter Ride Is Going Electric

With far less noise and fewer moving parts, eVTOLs could enable more landing zones and improved economics for short-haul flights to the Hamptons.

Flying between Manhattan and the Hamptons has long symbolized wealth. But economically, it’s a difficult business. Despite high fares (seats range from $795 to $1,795) and steady demand, with roughly a third of traffic to the region’s busiest private airport coming from helicopters, operators don’t make much money. Blade Air Mobility, the largest provider on this route, has undergone restructuring and leaned on other segments, including medical organ transport and private jet services, to offset financial gaps.

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The biggest constraint, according to Blade founder and CEO Rob Wiesenthal, is the limited number of landing zones. Noise complaints restrict where passenger helicopters can operate. Blade’s........

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