INTERVIEW
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: What destinations will be added ?
Anne-Pascale Guedon : We plan to add flights to Saint Tropez , Cannes and to the west of France . By Christmas , we will start operating a service to Courchevel and the Alps . Also , we will add such in demand routes outside of France as Milan and Geneva .
: So , does this expansion plan involve hiring more people ?
ket , and we will do it in Monaco . This will be the beginning of a new era in the aviation helicopter market .
: Thank you so much for sharing these interesting facts about the current Blade acquisition with Monacair . We can ’ t wait to explore a new level of travel experiences with Blade to the prestigious destinations of the French Riviera and Europe .
Anne-Pascale Guedon : Yes , of course , there will be employment opportunities for local residents , starting with Monaco .
: Are you planning to make changes to the helicopter stations ?
Anne-Pascale Guedon : Yes , the Monaco helicopter port is already under renovation , and it will be beautifully re-furnished . We are improving our customer service . This will include creating new Blade terminals and lounges in main airports for helicopters and vertiports in Europe .
: What else is special about this Blade acquisition ?
Anne-Pascale Guedon : It ’ s very innovative . Part of this transition includes integrating EVA ( Electrical Vertical Aircraft ), quiet , carbon-neutral and cost-effective electric helicopters , into our business .
: Wow , EVA sounds like a step to the future .
Anne-Pascale Guedon : Yes , Blade hopes to be the first one to bring EVA to the mar-
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