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Lilium Eyes eVTOL Jet Flights in French Riviera by 2026

The German manufacturer partners with vertiport network operator UrbanV and its parent company, Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur, which manages several airports in the region.

Jack Daleo

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 04:15 PM ET

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A digital rendering depicts Lilium’s flagship eVTOL Jet soaring over the French coastline. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium announced plans to launch its Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft in the South of France by 2026, establishing a regional network in the French Riviera.
The company is partnering with UrbanV and Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur (ACA) to build a vertiport network connecting key destinations like Monaco, Marseille, and Nice.
This initiative aims to create the first commercially viable regional eVTOL network in the E.U., offering a zero-emissions air mobility alternative for premium and business aviation.
Lilium is also in advanced discussions with the French government to establish a high-volume eVTOL jet manufacturing facility in France.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jet manufacturer Lilium on Tuesday unveiled plans to introduce its flagship Lilium Jet in the South of France.

The German manufacturer announced it will build a vertiport network for the zero-emissions aircraft in the French Riviera, connecting Monaco, Marseille, Nice, Cannes, Golfe de Saint-Tropez, Aix-en-Provence, and Sophia Antipolis. It aims to launch flights 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.