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Lilium Enters China Market As Heli-Eastern Agrees to Buy 100 eVTOL Aircraft
Lilium has announced its first purchase agreement with a Chinese operator, as well as plans to open a regional headquarters in China.
A digital rendering of a Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft flying over China.
A Chinese operator has ordered 100 Lilium Jet aircraft from German eVTOL developer Lilium, which plans to open a regional headquarters in China. (Image: Lilium)

Lilium now plans to introduce its Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft into the Chinese market. During the Paris Air Show this week, the German manufacturer announced its first purchase agreement with a Chinese operator, as well as plans to open a regional headquarters in China. 

Shenzhen East General Aviation (Heli-Eastern) has agreed to purchase 100 Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft, which it intends to operate throughout China’s heavily populated Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The company operates business aircraft and helicopters.