SAUDIA SIGNS GLOBAL AGREEMENT WITH LILIUM

The Saudia Group and Lilium have signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more.

The contract was signed by Fahd Al-Jarbou, CEO of Saudia Private, representing Saudia Group, and Lilium’s CEO Klaus Roewe, in the presence of several distinguished guests including H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, Michael Kindsgrab, the German Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Lilium Chairman Tom Enders.

H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, commented at the signing: “Saudia Group is proud to pioneer the MENA region as the first company to acquire all-electric eVTOL jets, which reflects our commitment to continuously reducing our carbon footprint and becoming an industry leader in regional electric aviation. We recognise the critical role that Lilium is positioned to play in enabling us to deliver a sustainable premium aviation experience and transport our guests even closer to their destination. This agreement amplifies our commitment to the Saudi Vision 2030 and is the result of a collaborative effort over the past years between Lilium and Saudia Group to explore how we can best bring eVTOL to the skies of Saudi Arabia. We are looking forward to the journey ahead.”

His Excellency concludes: “The eVTOL jets are revolutionising guest transportation. Their unique vertical takeoff and landing capabilities open up entirely new routes. Imagine traveling up to 175 kilometres at speeds of 250 kilometres per hour, saving valuable time. This also tackles traffic congestion head-on. Business travellers and exhibition attendees will benefit tremendously from the ease and speed of electric aircraft, allowing them to seamlessly attend and participate in events. These innovative vehicles will also be a game-changer for tourism, sports, and entertainment, offering a premium travel experience for these exciting destinations.”