MARINA — Joby Aviation has completed its up to $125 million acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business. The move will provide Joby with Blade’s network of terminals and loyal flyers in markets such as New York and in Southern Europe. It’s expected to position Joby for a faster entry into commercial service.

Joby’s acquisition of Blade’s passenger business comes on the heels of Joby’s successful first flight between two U.S. airports – Marina Municipal and Monterey Regional – earlier this month. The piloted flight was a major achievement in that it highlighted key capabilities across safety, operations, air traffic control and certification progress.

Joby Aviation, which is based in Santa Cruz and has been doing business at the Marina Municipal Airport for about seven years, h

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