Lilium partners with UrbanLink to introduce eVTOL jets in South Florida

Lilium, the creator of the eVTOL Lilium Jet, has unveiled its collaboration with advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink to deploy Lilium Jets in South Florida. As part of the agreement, UrbanLink will procure 20 Lilium Jets, with pre-delivery payments scheduled, becoming the inaugural airline in the U.S. fully dedicated to integrating eVTOL aircraft into its fleet.

UrbanLink, spearheaded by Ed Wegel, a seasoned airline executive with 40 years of expertise in financing, operations and distribution, is the newly launched entity behind this venture. Wegel has secured over US$1 billion for aviation endeavours and spearheaded FAA certifications for two U.S. Part 135 airlines and several U.S. Part 121 carriers. Notably, he achieved the 2014 certification of Eastern Air Lines