Lilium, developer of the all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has today opened private sales of its eVTOL jets in the U.S. market, in partnership with EMCJET, a full-service aircraft brokerage and management company.
According to the agreement EMCJET is set to be the exclusive Lilium dealer in Texas through 2030 for private sales and under the terms of the partnership, which includes a commercial commitment to Lilium for five production slots, EMCJET will enable individuals to purchase some of the first Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets available in the U.S. market. This announcement the company says is the first step in unlocking the U.S. private aviation market, the largest private aviation market, for Lilium and follows Lilium’s commercial strategy to start in the premium market before expanding to the airline and passenger shuttle market.
According to the press release. “The Lilium Jet will be available countrywide, with the initial focus on key cities in Texas, including Austin, Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas, aligning with Texas’ commitment to sustainability, delivering efficient and eco-friendly transportation choices for residents and visitors.
“The Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet is Lilium’s planned first edition version of the Lilium Jet being sold to private individuals across the globe. The Lilium Jet is an all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet, designed to offer leading capacity, low noise, and high performance with zero operating emissions purpose-built for regional connectivity.”
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