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Lilium said strong interest from private buyers to own or use a Lilium Jet has led the eVTOL developer to create new channels to offer its Jets to private individuals — either through a direct sale or a fractional ownership program.
“We believe that the private and business professional segments will be highly attractive markets in the future and, likewise, early adopters of the eVTOL revolution,” said Daniel Wiegand, co-founder and CEO of Lilium, in a statement today.
The German startup announced to shareholders last week that through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with NetJets, the private jet company can purchase up to 150 Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft for its fractional ownership program. The aircraft will now be offered as a premium four-passenger “club cabin” for private individuals or business professionals.
As long as the companies finalize the terms of the agreement, the MOU includes arrangements for Lilium to sell its aircraft directly to private individuals and have them operated by NetJets or its affiliates. The companies are also exploring a business model for Lilium’s planned network in Florida with Ferrovial, as well as other regions in the U.S. and Europe, where NetJets or its affiliates will potentially be the flight operator for those shuttle flights.
“We’re delighted to partner with Lilium’s experienced team to provide sustainable flight services to our customers,” said Adam Johnson, CEO of NetJets. “Lilium’s aircraft will expand our fleet options and provide our customers with a new and flexible means of private air travel.”
Meanwhile, Lilium is also partnering with FlightSafety International, which will see the aviation training company provide courseware, flight simulator training devices, and crew training to support Lilium Jet operations.
“Our focus on technology and adaptive learning will help prepare aviation professionals with the highest levels of expertise to support operation of the Lilium Jet,” said Brad Thress, president and CEO of FlightSafety International.
Is it ethical to sell an evtol aircraft before even doing a full transition from hover to wing-borne flight whilst Lilium is trying to do this for the last three years?
Progress is not made without some risks.
Good point Sam. Been asking this same question for over three years now, to no avail. No where have I viewed full transition from vertical flight to full horizontal without a degree of vertical component.
@Pepperjet & Sam Lilium indeed requires a better marketing team including videos showing test flights Im always left thinking the company is no where near their certification levels compared to Ehang or Joby
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