The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Lilium N.V. today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Farnborough International Airshow to develop and implement the required regulations for eVTOL operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia beginning in 2026.
The partnership will start by setting up a joint Working Group preparing the regulations in Saudi Arabia for the introduction of regional electric air mobility. Dedicated sub-working groups for infrastructure, air operations, airworthiness, and airspace integration, led by GACA and strongly supported by Lilium, are to jointly discuss, accelerate, develop, and implement the necessary regulatory and procedural framework.
“Saudi Arabia has recognized the enormous growth potential of eVTOL and intends to take a decisive step towards the introduction of the new modes of transport into existing traffic and airspace structures by 2026 with the published Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Roadmap,” said Lilium in a press release. “Lilium has already been in close contact with GACA in recent years and has supported the development of the regulatory framework and procedures needed to safely operate eVTOL in Saudia Arabia….The Working Group will be the expert group that identifies, addresses, and defines the action items which will be worked on for the implementation of IAM in Saudi Arabia in terms of regulation, legislation and procedures.
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