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Lilium Partner UrbanLink Targets eVTOL Jet Service in Caribbean

The partnership marks UrbanLink’s second in as many months, following an agreement with Ferrovial to build vertiports in Florida and the Los Angeles metro area.

Tuesday, July 09, 2024 at 01:43 PM ET

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A digital rendering presents a concept for a jointly developed UrbanLink and Skyway vertiport. [Courtesy: Skyway Technologies]

Key Takeaways:

UrbanLink Air Mobility is expanding its eVTOL operations into the Caribbean by partnering with Skyway Technologies to establish vertiports in South Florida and Puerto Rico.
This collaboration is part of UrbanLink's strategy to form multiple partnerships for developing the necessary vertiport infrastructure, following a previous agreement for hubs in South Florida and Los Angeles.
The company aims to launch eVTOL service in 2026, aligning with German manufacturer Lilium's projected readiness for its Lilium Jet, which UrbanLink plans to operate.

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UrbanLink Air Mobility, a U.S. operator of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft that in May committed to purchase 20 eVTOL jets from German manufacturer Lilium, is expanding into the Caribbean.

The company on Tuesday announced a partnership with California-based vertiport developer and operator Skyway Technologies to install eVTOL hubs in South Florida and Puerto Rico. The partners plan to release more information on locations and routes in those markets in the coming months, with plans to launch service in 2026.

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.