Lilium Expands Into UK Market With eVolare Contract for up to 20 Aircraft

Lilium N.V., a German developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet, has announced a contract with eVolare, a subsidiary of Volare Aviation, one of the UK’s largest helicopter and private jet operators. This partnership includes a firm commitment for ten Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets, with an option to reserve an additional ten Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets.

The Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet has also formally launched comes with a service, support, and training package, as well as customisable options for the cabin configuration and exclusive fabrics and materials. 

The Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet is a 50 aircraft limited-edition exclusive version of the Lilium Jet.

eVolare will be Lilium’s lead partner and launch operator in the UK for sales of the Lilium Jet to private individuals.

The agreement will also provide an opportunity for customers that regularly travel between locations within the UK to be part of an exclusive group of early adopters that can experience the future of sustainable regional air mobility.

Klaus Roewe, CEO of Lilium, says: “We are delighted to launch our Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet with eVolare. Not only is the demand for sustainable regional air mobility in London high but eVolare’s experience serving customers with business jets and helicopters operations is a great fit to our commercial first phase: getting the premium segment to adopt our aircraft while preparing the entire ecosystem for a larger market. eVolare’s visionary approach to sustainable air mobility also makes them the perfect partner for the United Kingdom.”

Justin Dryden, founder of eVolare, adds: “The revolutionary technology of the Lilium Pioneer Edition Jet coupled with its unique, premium cabin, made it a natural choice for us when looking to meet the future demands of an environmental conscious market. For all our customers, we can offer point to point time-saving travels in a sustainable, safe manner while introducing some incredibly exciting innovation to the UK market.” 

Founded in 2015, Lilium’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Munich, Germany, with teams based across Europe and the US.