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]

Key Takeaways:

Atlantic Aviation, the second-largest FBO network in North America, signed an MOU with Germany's Lilium to electrify its more than 100 U.S. FBOs to accommodate the Lilium Jet for regional air mobility (RAM) services, aiming for a 2026 launch.
This partnership expands Atlantic Aviation's strategy, as it previously made similar agreements with eVTOL manufacturers Archer Aviation, Joby Aviation, and Beta Technologies to install charging infrastructure for electric aircraft.
The collaboration focuses on transforming existing airport infrastructure, planning a network of hubs, and ensuring charging compatibility at Atlantic sites across Lilium's planned U.S. launch markets.
Atlantic Aviation plans to install chargers compatible with both the industry-backed Combined Charging System (CCS), favored by Lilium, Archer, and Beta, and Joby Aviation's proposed Global Electric Aviation Charging System (GEACS).

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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.