NetJets and aviation training organisation FlightSafety International have signed a memorandum of understanding with all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet manufacturer Lilium for a proposed strategic partnership.
The arrangement is planned to provide NetJets with the right to purchase up to 150 Lilium aircraft. This will introduce more options to NetJets owners to complement their existing flight patterns and NetJets also anticipates supporting Lilium with a private sales campaign for individuals to purchase Lilium aircraft.
The Lilium Jet’s flexible cabin architecture is expected to enable a range of configurations, including configurations with four- to six-passenger layouts that address both premium and shuttle mission profiles.
Lilium would also partner with FlightSafety International as part of the arrangement to provide products and services, such as courseware, industry leading immersive and mixed reality training devices and crew training to support Lilium Jet operations. FlightSafety’s proprietary training software will deliver flexible and agile learning solutions needed to support the advanced air mobility market.
Daniel Wiegand, Co-Founder and CEO of Lilium, said: “This partnership is a major step in our mission to build radically better ways of moving and to electrify regional air travel. We believe that the private and business professional segments will be highly attractive markets in the future and, likewise, early adopters of the eVTOL revolution. We couldn’t be happier to collaborate with NetJets and FlightSafety to electrify this market and hope to forge a long-term strategic partnership to bring high speed regional electric air mobility to the world.”
Brad Thress, President and CEO of FlightSafety International, said: “Our focus on technology and adaptive learning will help prepare aviation professionals with the highest levels of expertise to support operation of the Lilium Jet.”
Adam Johnson, CEO of NetJets, said: “We’re delighted to partner with Lilium’s experienced team to provide sustainable flight services to our customers. Lilium’s aircraft will expand our fleet options and provide our customers with a new and flexible means of private air travel.”
