Airlines
Saudia Signs To Buy Up to 100 Lilium Jet eVTOL Aircraft
The Middle East airline will support the manufacturer in securing type certification in Saudi Arabia
Saudia's Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft
Saudia plans to operate up to 100 of the Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft, for which deliveries are expected to begin in 2026.

Saudia has signed what Lilium described as a binding sales agreement for 50 of its six-passenger eVTOL aircraft. The agreement announced on July 18 also covers options for another 50 of the Lilium Jet, for which the German manufacturer intends to start deliveries in 2026.

The Saudi Arabian airline has agreed to provide support for Lilium’s work to secure type certification with the country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation. The initial certification of the Lilium Jet will be through Europe’s EASA air safety agency.

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