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Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, has partnered with The Helicopter Company (THC), Saudi Arabia’s premier commercial helicopter operator, to offer integrated luxury air and ground mobility services in the kingdom, the companies said on Tuesday.
The collaboration will combine premium helicopter travel with chauffeur-driven ground transport, initially positioning Blacklane’s services as first- and last-mile connections for THC helicopter journeys.
The two companies are also exploring deeper technology integration across their digital platforms, including mobile applications, to expand Blacklane’s service offerings in the future.
“Our partnership with The Helicopter Company represents a bold step toward redefining luxury mobility,” said Dr Jens Wohltorf, founder and chief executive of Blacklane.
“By combining Blacklane’s world-class chauffeur services with The Helicopter Company’s expertise in the air, we are creating a prestigious experience for discerning travelers, bringing skylines and expressways together for the first time,” he added.
The Helicopter company collab will integrate premium ground and air services
Captain Arnaud Martinez, chief executive of The Helicopter Company, said the partnership supports the transformation of Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector and the kingdom’s broader transport ambitions.
“By integrating premium ground and air services, we are enhancing the traveler journey and contributing to the kingdom’s vision for a smarter, more connected transport ecosystem,” he said.
As part of the agreement, Blacklane and THC will jointly design and test the end-to-end guest journey, including trial flights and coordinated first- and last-mile trips.
The initial focus will be on high-demand routes from Riyadh and other premium travel hubs, with plans to launch the integrated service in selected markets following successful trials.
Blacklane, headquartered in Berlin, operates chauffeur services across six continents and works with tens of thousands of chauffeur partners worldwide.
The Helicopter Company was established under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund strategy to support Vision 2030 and has been operating since mid-2019 with a fleet of more than 60 aircraft serving emergency medical services, aerial work, private charters and tourism.
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