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Lilium Partner UrbanLink Eyes California eVTOL Expansion

The newly formed operator is working with Ferrovial Vertiports to build a network for the manufacturer’s flagship Lilium Jet in Florida and California, including Los Angeles.

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 01:52 PM ET

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UrbanLink, which intends to purchase and operate 20 Lilium Jets, is working with Ferrovial Vertiports to build takeoff and landing sites in Florida and California. [Courtesy: UrbanLink Air Mobility]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium is preparing to launch its eVTOL Lilium Jet in the U.S., with initial operations targeted for summer 2026 in South Florida and Southern California.
UrbanLink Air Mobility, a Lilium Jet operator, has partnered with Ferrovial Vertiports to develop an "agnostic" network of takeoff and landing vertiports in these launch markets.
Lilium uniquely holds type certification bases from both EASA and the FAA, a significant advantage for regulatory approval and market entry.
The expansion involves a comprehensive ecosystem of partnerships for sales (NetJets), maintenance (Bristow), pilot training (FlightSafety), and infrastructure electrification (Atlantic Aviation).

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German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Lilium is preparing new U.S. markets for its flagship Lilium Jet.

UrbanLink Air Mobility, a newly formed operator of advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft that in May agreed to purchase and operate 20 Lilium Jets, on Monday partnered with Ferrovial Vertiports to build a network of takeoff and landing hubs in South Florida and Southern California, including Los Angeles. The partners plan to add more locations to the network.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.