BlackBird, a startup that's been referred to as the 'Uber for planes,' announced Tuesday it secured $10 million in funding from venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates.
The firm says the fresh cash injection will help it make flying 'as convenient, accessible, and affordable as driving.'
What Is Blackbird?
BlackBird, founded in 2016, has been referred to as the 'Uber of the skies.'
Users download the BlackBird app for the iPhone or iPad.
Then, they can enter a destination, pick a plane model or trip type and then select a commercial pilot from the company's list of verified pilots.
After that, the app will instruct the user to meet their plane and pilot at a local airport.
Prices vary depending on the flight type and destination.
BlackBird flies passengers between 50 and 500 miles away.
BlackBird, founded in 2016, works by linking users with private planes and commercial pilots.
The company can fly passengers to destinations that are between 50 and 500 miles away.
The app also gives users several different options to choose from.
Hitch functions like a 'carpool of the skies,' letting users hop on a plane with other passengers headed in the same direction.
Passengers can split the flight cost, making it the 'lowest cost option' for BlackBird users, the firm said.
Charter, meanwhile, is more expensive allows users to rent out a private plane whenever they need one.
The basic option, Reserve, lets users book a BlackBird plane on a pre-scheduled flight.
Prices vary depending on the destination and the type of flight plan you choose.
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