eVTOL developer Lilium and private air charter company Luxaviation Group will expand their partnership to prepare ExecuJet’s FBOs for the Lilium Jet.
Lilium announced this expansion will “unlock and leverage” ExecuJet’s network of fixed based operations (FBOs) – together with newly developed locations – to create electrified ground infrastructure for the Lilium Jet in key markets across Europe initially, with further sites in the Middle East planned.
Part of the Luxaviation Group, ExecuJet provides ground handling facilities for business aircraft, passengers and crew globally.
Earlier this month, the company increased its global footprint to 141 FBOs following its acquisition of Sky Valet.
ExecuJet’s expansive FBO network will serve as a key foundation for the Lilium Jet’s growing networks across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the company stated.
Sebastien Borel, chief commerical officer at Lilium, said: “We’re delighted to be embarking on the next stage of our valued partnership with Luxaviation Group.
“At the heart of making sustainable regional air mobility a success is a robust and interconnected operational network, which Luxaviation and its ExecuJet network of FBOs strongly demonstrates.
“We’re excited to work together in bringing the Lilium Jet to these key markets.”
Patrick Hansen, CEO of Luxaviation Group, added: “Luxaviation has the expertise, size and global presence to further the green agenda and we set ourselves objectives advancing towards green business aviation.
“Luxaviation is leading from the front in identifying and supporting green aviation initiatives at their FBOs and in leveraging new technology like the Lilium Jet.”
One area targeted for electrification is ExecuJet’s expanded presence in France, following a partnership with French engineering and infrastructure management company EDEIS.
This includes Aix-en-Mille, located strategically in the South of France in Aix-en-Provence.
Luxaviation Group is embracing the potential of eVTOL aircraft and regional air mobility as it looks to decarbonise operations.
The mandate of its Sigma Air Mobility business is to implement and develop decarbonised air mobility for the Luxaviation Group.
According to Lilium, its expanded partnership with Luxaviation Group represents the company’s mission to bring “safe and sustainable regional air mobility” to life with the Lilium Jet.
The aircraft’s ducted electric vectored thrust makes it “remarkable” in efficiency and accessibility to regional aviation – whilst operating with zero emissions – the company added.