Saudi Arabian Airlines and Lilium Agree To Develop eVTOL Network in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi flag carrier has also committed to helping Lilium navigate the country’s regulatory approval process.

Lilium eVTOL vehicle in flight in the Middle East — The seven-seat Lilium Jet would form the foundation of a plan to develop an eVTOL network over Saudi Arabia. (Image: Lilium)

By Gregory Polek • Senior Editor

October 26, 2022

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has signed with Lilium to acquire 100 Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft as part of a memorandum of understanding tied to the proposed development and operation by the Saudi flag carrier of an eVTOL network across the kingdom. The sides signed the MOU Wednesday during the sixth edition of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh.

Saudia said its purchase will accompany new electric point-to-point connections and seamless feeder connections to its hubs for business-class guests. Lilium promotes the Lilium Jet's flexible cabin architecture as ideal for meeting the needs of the premium market, which the company believes can help drive the early adoption of eVTOL aircraft.

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