Lilium Plans to Electrify More Than 100 Atlantic FBOs

The electric jet manufacturer says Atlantic operates sites at more than 30 airport locations within its planned U.S. launch markets, which include Florida and Texas.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 03:36 PM ET

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Lilium will electrify more than 100 Atlantic FBOs to accommodate its flagship, seven-seat Lilium Jet. [Courtesy: Lilium]

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Atlantic Aviation has partnered with Lilium to electrify its network of over 100 FBOs across the U.S., preparing infrastructure for the Lilium Jet's regional air mobility services with a target launch as early as 2026.
This collaboration expands Atlantic's existing efforts in eVTOL infrastructure, as it also holds agreements with Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and Beta Technologies to install charging systems for their electric aircraft.
The partnerships aim to transform existing airport facilities, ensuring compatibility with eVTOLs and focusing on infrastructure deployment, charging capabilities, and passenger experience at strategic locations within Atlantic's network.
Atlantic Aviation plans to deploy charging infrastructure compatible with both the industry-backed Combined Charging System (CCS) and Joby's proposed Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS) to support diverse eVTOL models.

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Atlantic Aviation, which boasts the second-largest FBO network in North America, is working with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturers Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and Beta Technologies to install charging systems for electric aircraft. Add a fourth manufacturer to that list.

The FBO network and aviation services provider on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Germany’s Lilium to electrify its network of more than 100 FBOs. The partners will transform existing U.S. airport infrastructure to accommodate the manufacturer’s flagship Lilium Jet, a seven-seat eVTOL design for regional air mobility (RAM) services.