×

Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Space Air Cargo

Home- Stories

Lilium Partners with Bao’an District of Shenzhen Municipality for eVTOL Service in China

Our Bureau - : Jun 20, 2023 - : 2:38 am

Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet and the Bao’an District of China’s Shenzhen municipality have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the opening of a regional Lilium headquarters in Bao’an District as a first step in a partnership to establish a safe and sustainable eVTOL service in China with the Lilium Jet.

The collaboration will initially focus on the Guangdong–Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, with a population of over 85 million people, with plans to grow across China and the broader Asia-Pacific region. Lilium plans to open a regional headquarters in Bao’an District before year-end.

The goal of the regional headquarters is to represent Lilium in China and the Asia-Pacific region and to facilitate Lilium Jet sales, services, and support in the area. The Bao’an District’s extensive regional knowledge will benefit Lilium as the two parties build the foundation for premium eVTOL operations in the Greater Bay Area, including defining launch routes, use cases, and other logistics related to the Lilium Jet’s entry into service.

“China represents an enormous opportunity for the eVTOL industry we believe, projecting to amount to as much as 25% of the market,” said Klaus Roewe, Lilium CEO. “We are thrilled to be entering China with such a strong partner – the Bao’an District. Fast, comfortable, and sustainable transport will strongly contribute to the region’s development. We are grateful for the commitment and engagement the Bao’an District is offering.”

“As the aerial gateway of Shenzhen and a hub for the aerospace industry, Bao’an District possesses unique advantages in the development of the low-altitude economy, including a central location in the Greater Bay Area, robust industrial support, and a wide range of application scenarios. Lilium has always been at the forefront of the eVTOL field and is a global leader in electric aviation. Going forward, we will create a better environment and provide greater support for the project to land, allowing enterprises to develop in Bao’an with peace of mind…”

The Lilium Jet has evoked strong interest worldwide, and to date has a pipeline of potential sales from multiple customers across Europe, South America, the Middle East, the United States, and Asia. Entry into the important Chinese market underlines the rapid global penetration of Lilium as a leading eVTOL manufacturer.

MORE NEWS

Headquartered in Singapore with reporters spread across all major regions, GBP Aerospace & Defence is a leading media house that publishes three publications that serve the aerospace and defence sector - Asian Defence Technology, Asian Airlines & Aerospace and Daily News. Known industry-wide for quality journalism, GBP Aerospace & Defence is present at more international tradeshows and exhibitions than any other competing publication in the region.
For over three decades, our award-winning team of reporters has been producing top-notch content to help readers stay abreast of the latest developements in the field of commercial aviation, MRO, defence, and Space.

Popular Posts

Copyright 2023. GBP. All Rights Reserved.

Home Defence & Security Space Commercial Aviation Maintence Repair & Overhaul Daily News Events About Us

z-index: 9999; /* Ensure the ad is on top of other elements */