The start-up was among the first “Uber for X” start-ups in the space, bringing the instantaneous service Uber has since become ubiquitous for providing, to the sky.
Unlike Uber, the goal with BlackJet was to offer an annual subscription service for members to book seats on flights using the start-up’s network of private jets. BlackJet’s investors included celebrities like Jay Z, Will Smith, and Ashton Kutcher, and tech execs like Marc Benioff.
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UX