Saudi Airlines (Saudia) in a Linkedin post has announced the arrival of its first eVTOL jet from Lilium. The aircraft will be on display until October 14 at the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh.
In July this year Saudia Group signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more. The aircraft are planned for 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,” according to the airline.
“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,” it concluded.
For more information
https://www.linkedin.com/company/saudia-airlines/posts/?feedView=all
https://www.saudia.com/pages/experience/about-us/corporate-communication/press-releases-and-news/press-releases/press-release-18072024?sc_lang=en&sc_country=GB
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