Lilium, the Munich-based aviation company, has signed a memorandum of understanding with US aviation service provider Atlantic Aviation to ensure seamless compatibility between the Lilium Jet and Atlantic’s network of aviation assets across North America. This agreement will allow operations at current and future locations.
Atlantic Aviation operates more than 30 airport locations in Lilium’s targeted launch markets in Florida, Southern California, the northeast of the US, and Texas. In January, the company announced its plan to install charging infrastructure for electric aircraft at all of its locations, in cooperation with VTOL start-ups such as Joby Aviation and Archer.
The partnership aims to ensure that the infrastructure of both companies is compatible and provides a similar passenger experience. According to Lilium, joint strategic planning will include aircraft flight paths, charging capabilities, passenger facilities, operations forecasting, and more. This comprehensive approach will ensure Lilium Jet operators have access to strategic points within Atlantic’s network of aviation facilities, working to optimize the passenger experience and usher in a new era of air travel.
“Our partnership with Atlantic Aviation is a critical step toward realizing our vision for a sustainable and accessible mode of high-speed regional travel,” said Sebastien Borel, Lilium’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Atlantic’s extensive presence across major U.S. cities and expertise in ground infrastructure development and premier customer service will be invaluable in establishing a robust network that supports the Lilium Jet throughout the US.”
Atlantic Aviation’s Chief Commercial and Sustainability Officer, John Redcay, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, stating, “Atlantic Aviation is eager to work alongside Lilium, a pioneer in the burgeoning eVTOL sector, to construct the necessary infrastructure for their regional air mobility service in the United States. This collaboration underscores our firm conviction in the transformative potential of eVTOL technology in reshaping regional travel, and we are dedicated to furnishing the technology-agnostic infrastructure and assistance required to bring this vision to fruition.”
