Saudia signs deal to buy 100 flying shuttles from Germany's Lilium

Lilium NV

18/07/2024 09:38

MUNICH, July 18 (Reuters) - Saudia Group signed a deal
with Lilium  LILM.O  on Thursday to purchase 100 all-electric
flying shuttles, the Germany-based air taxi developer said.
    The Saudi state-owned airline made a firm order for 50 of
Lilium's electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Jets
with an option for an additional 50 later, Lilium said.
    The first aircraft are expected to join the Saudi
state-owned airline's fleet in 2026.

 (Reporting by Alexander Huebner in Munich, Writing by Rachel
More, Editing by Madeline Chambers)
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