Saudia, Lilium Sign Deal for 100 Electric Jets

The flag carrier of Saudi Arabia enters a binding agreement for 50 aircraft, with the option to purchase 50 more.

Jack Daleo

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 03:09 PM ET

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Saudia intends to fly the Lilium Jet on routes across Saudi Arabia. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium and Saudia Group finalized a binding agreement for 50 Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft, with an option for 50 more, making it the largest purchase of its kind in the Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region.
Saudia expects the first jets by 2026 and plans to operate them through Saudia Private to establish an eVTOL network across Saudi Arabia.
These jets aim to revolutionize regional travel by reducing congestion and saving significant time for various uses including tourism, business, and potentially ferrying pilgrims to Mecca.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jets are coming to the Middle East.

Lilium, manufacturer of the seven-seat Lilium Jet, on Thursday announced that Saudia Group—owner of Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia and one of the largest airlines in the region—signed a binding sales agreement for the purchase of 50 aircraft, with an option for 50 more. Saudia expects to receive its first jets in 2026.