Offering Unprecedented Air Travel for the
Kingdom’s Visitors and Pilgrims
Saudia Group and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), a leading electric
aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM),
today signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with
options for the purchase of 50 more. The signature ceremony was
held at Lilium’s HQ in Munich. The contract was signed by Fahd
Al-Jarbou, CEO of Saudia Private, representing Saudia Group, and
Lilium's CEO Klaus Roewe, in the presence of several distinguished
guests including H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of
Saudia Group, Michael Kindsgrab, the German Ambassador to the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Lilium Chairman Tom Enders.
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Saudia Group and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:
LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in
Regional Air Mobility (RAM), today signed a binding sales agreement
for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more.
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This sales agreement, which follows the Memorandum of
Understanding between Saudia Group and Lilium signed in October
2022, marks the largest of its kind in the MENA region and
represents an important industry milestone as the largest reported
firm order of eVTOL aircraft by an airline that plans to operate
the aircraft. It signals a substantial commitment to electric
aviation from a world-leading operator, as well as a clear
preference towards the superior performance, economics, and
passenger experience expected to be provided by the Lilium Jet.
The agreement includes a schedule of deposit and pre-delivery
payments, timeline of future deliveries, guarantees on aircraft
performance, and provisions on spare parts, maintenance, and
repairs. In addition, the parties intend to sign a comprehensive
“Lilium POWER ON” agreement for aircraft fleet maintenance and
support services.
H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia
Group, commented at the signing event: “Saudia Group is
proud to pioneer the MENA region as the first company to acquire
all-electric eVTOL jets, which reflects our commitment to
continuously reducing our carbon footprint and becoming an industry
leader in regional electric aviation. We recognize the critical
role that Lilium is positioned to play in enabling us to deliver a
sustainable premium aviation experience and transport our guests
even closer to their destination. This agreement amplifies our
commitment to the Saudi Vision 2030 and is the result of a
collaborative effort over the past years between Lilium and Saudia
Group to explore how we can best bring eVTOL to the skies of Saudi
Arabia. We are looking forward to the journey ahead.”
He added: “The eVTOL jets are revolutionizing guest
transportation. Their unique vertical take-off and landing
capabilities open up entirely new routes. Imagine traveling up to
175 kilometers at speeds of 250 kilometers per hour, saving
valuable time compared to traditional options. This technology also
tackles traffic congestion head-on. Business travelers and
exhibition attendees will benefit tremendously from the ease and
speed of electric aircraft, allowing them to seamlessly attend and
participate in events. These innovative vehicles will also be a
game-changer for tourism, sports, and entertainment, offering a
premium travel experience for these exciting destinations."
Through this agreement, Saudia Group continues its ambitious
objective to bring the world to the Kingdom by deploying its fleet
of advanced eVTOL jets. This initiative enhances connectivity by
providing seamless first and last leg connections into Saudia
Group’s regional hubs and new point-to-point city connections, such
as Jeddah to Makkah, expected to reduce regional travel times by up
to 90%. These jets will support Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages, offer
faster access to key sports and entertainment events in Riyadh, and
unlock new possibilities for exploring hard-to-reach tourist
destinations across the Kingdom. Additionally, business travelers
attending conferences and events will benefit from improved access
and swift transportation. The eVTOL jets are anticipated to
increase flight frequencies and decrease traffic congestion,
providing a fast and convenient alternative for reaching various
destinations within the Kingdom.
Saudia Group expects to receive the first jets in 2026, for
which operations will be managed and run by Saudia Private, a
subsidiary of Saudia Group. The Lilium Jet will feature large,
premium cabins with capacity for up to six passengers plus luggage.
It will deliver the Saudia premium experience that is deeply valued
by the airline’s guests.
Prior to commercialization, Saudia Group will provide strategic
support in Lilium’s certification process with the General
Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabia’s aviation
regulatory agency.
Klaus Roewe, CEO of Lilium, said: “We are proud of our
partnership with a market leading airline such as Saudia. And we
are thrilled to be pioneering progress in the eVTOL industry as the
eVTOL manufacturer with the largest reported firm purchase order
from an international airline that plans to operate the aircraft.
The Middle East is a priority for Lilium, and Saudi Arabia will be
a very large and exciting market for electric, high-speed regional
air mobility. Our partnership will combine Saudia Group’s
significant market knowledge with our unique eVTOL technology to
transform premium class air travel in the GCC region.”
This purchase agreement with Saudia Group marks the latest
addition to Lilium’s extensive order pipeline that now consists of
106 firm orders and reservations, 76 options, and roughly 600
aircraft under MOU. Lilium is in advanced discussions with
additional global carriers that are looking to reduce carbon
emissions and electrify regional air travel.
About Saudia Group:
Saudia Group is one of the largest aviation conglomerates in the
MENA region. The Group drives industry development with its 12
subsidiaries and strategic business units, and offers world-class
air transport, cargo services, ground services, logistics,
maintenance, catering, private aviation, real estate, training, and
medical services.
Its most prominent subsidiary is Saudi Arabian Airlines
“Saudia”, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia and a leading
airline in the Middle East with a fleet of 144 aircraft and
servicing more than 100 destinations to and from the Jeddah (JDH)
and Riyadh (RUH) airports.
Saudia Group also caters to diverse passenger segments through
entities like flyadeal for economy travelers, Saudia Private for
elite travelers, and the Saudia Royal Fleet for the Saudi Arabia
Royal Family. Saudia Technic, the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul
(MRO) division, provides aircraft maintenance and manufacturing
across continents, operating across the MENA region. Saudia
Academy, the training arm of the group, is the largest aviation
training academy in the MENA region.
About Lilium
Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) is creating a sustainable and accessible
mode of high-speed, regional transportation for people and goods.
Using the Lilium Jet, an all-electric vertical take-off and landing
jet, designed to offer leading capacity, low noise, and high
performance with zero operating emissions, Lilium is accelerating
the decarbonization of air travel. Working with aerospace,
technology, and infrastructure leaders, and with announced sales
and indications of interest in Europe, the United States, China,
Brazil, UK, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lilium’s 1,000+ strong
team includes approximately 500 aerospace engineers and a
leadership team responsible for delivering some of the most
successful aircraft in aviation history. Founded in 2015, Lilium’s
headquarters and manufacturing facilities are outside Munich,
Germany, with teams based across Europe and the U.S. To learn more,
visit www.lilium.com.
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Lilium Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, including,
but not limited to, statements regarding (i) Lilium N.V.’s and its
subsidiaries (collectively, the “Lilium Group”) proposed business
and business model, (ii) the markets and industry in which the
Lilium Group operates or intends to operate, (iii) the expected
features and specifications of the Lilium Jet, (iv) the anticipated
timing of the commercialization and launch of the Lilium Group’s
business in phases, including the Lilium Group’s progress toward
type certification (and type certificate validation) of its Lilium
Jet with EASA and the FAA, and (v) the Lilium Group’s agreement
with Saudia Group for the purchase of 50 Lilium Jets, with an
option for Saudia Group to purchase an additional 50 Lilium Jets,
the timing of initial deliveries of Lilium Jets, the potential for
pre-delivery payments and Lilium’s ability to access and utilize
such, the proposed development and operation of an eVTOL network in
the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the intended execution of an
agreement for aircraft fleet maintenance and support services.
These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the
words “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “estimate,”
“future,” “intend,” “may,” “on track,” “plan,” “project,” “should,”
“strategy,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions.
Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other
statements about future events that are based on management’s
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assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties that are subject
to change at any time. Actual events or results may differ
materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual future events to differ materially
from the forward-looking statements in this press release include
(but are not limited to) the risk that Lilium experiences delays in
obtaining, or fails to obtain, type certification for the Lilium
Jet in Europe, the United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
and/or the other markets that it conducts or intends to conduct
sales activities, as well as those risks and uncertainties
discussed in Lilium N.V.’s filings with the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including in the section titled
“Risk Factors” in Lilium N.V.’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the
year ended December 31, 2023, on file with the SEC, and similarly
titled sections in Lilium’s other SEC filings, all of which are
available at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as
of the date they are made. You are cautioned not to put undue
reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Lilium Group
assumes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update, or revise
these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
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