FlightSafety International Partners with eVTOL Developer Lilium and NetJets

FlightSafety International partners with fractional aircraft ownership company NetJets and Germany-based Lilium to help train pilots to fly electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis.

Thom Patterson

Tuesday, March 08, 2022 at 12:46 PM ET

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The partnership calls for FlightSafety International to provide Lilium and NetJets with flight simulator training for the Lilium Jet eVTOL. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

FlightSafety International has partnered with Lilium and NetJets to develop and provide pilot training for newly developed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis.
The collaboration will involve FlightSafety offering specialized courseware, immersive and mixed reality flight simulation devices, and crew training for the Lilium Jet.
This initiative aims to address the future demand for thousands of trained pilots to support the emerging advanced air mobility (AAM) market and eVTOL operations for regional air travel.

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FlightSafety International is stepping forward to help train pilots that will be needed to fly newly developed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis and cargo transports.

The Ohio-based professional aviation training company announced Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Germany-based Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) and fractional aircraft ownership company NetJets, aimed at training pilots for operations in Florida and elsewhere.