eVTOL aircraft manufacturer, Lilium has partnered with global airport operator, Groupe ADP to expand the infrastructure network for its Lilium Jet.
Groupe ADP manages 23 networks in countries such as France, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Notably, its airports in the Paris area will significantly enhance the Lilium network in France.
Edward Arkwright, Deputy CEO of Groupe ADP, said:As a pioneer in developing infrastructure for advanced air mobility and a global airports operator, we are thrilled to officialise the work we have been conducting with Lilium to ensure the development of new services by eVTOL in the Paris region and worldwide.
In Paris, Groupe ADP is developing vertiports at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Le Bourget. These sites aim to host Lilium Jet passenger operations from as early as 2026.
Sebastien Borel, CCO of Lilium, said:It is becoming increasingly clear that some of the very first eVTOL flights will happen in France and this partnership brings that milestone closer into view. Groupe ADP has an impressive portfolio of airports, both in France and around the world in markets that will be key to Lilium’s commercial operations.
