Saudia Group Signs the Largest Firm Order With Lilium to Acquire 100 EVTOL Jets
Saudia Group Signs the Largest Firm Order With Lilium to Acquire 100 EVTOL Jets
Saudia Group leads the aviation industry in the MENA region with the first eVTOL jets agreement
Saudia Group成为MENA地区航空业的领导者,并达成了首个eVTOL喷气机协议
Munich, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - August 1, 2024) - Saudia Group and Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), a leading electric aircraft manufacturer and pioneer in Regional Air Mobility (RAM), today signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for 50 more. The signature ceremony was held at Lilium's HQ in Gauting near Munich. The contract was signed by Fahd Al-Jarbou, CEO of Saudia Private, representing Saudia Group, and Lilium's CEO Klaus Roewe, in the presence of several distinguished guests including HRH Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Germany; Michael Kindsgrab, the German Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group; H.E. Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, President of Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA); and Lilium Chairman Tom Enders.
德国慕尼黑,2024年8月1日- Saudia集团和Lilium N.V.(纳斯达克:LILM)今天签署了50架Lilium Jets的绑定销售协议,拥有50个选购权。签名仪式在Lilium总部位于慕尼黑附近的高丁举行,由Saudia Group的CEO Fahd Al-Jarbou和Lilium的CEO Klaus Roewe签署,出席嘉宾包括沙特阿拉伯驻德国大使HRH Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz、德国驻沙特阿拉伯大使Michael Kindsgrab、Saudia集团总干事Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar、沙特阿拉伯民航总局(GACA)主席阿卜杜勒-阿齐兹·阿尔·杜艾莱杰、Lilium董事长汤姆·恩德斯。
This sales agreement, which follows the Memorandum of Understanding between Saudia Group and Lilium signed in October 2022, marks the largest of its kind in the MENA region and represents an important industry milestone as the largest firm order of eVTOL aircraft by an airline that plans to operate the aircraft. It signals unparalleled commitment to electric aviation from a world-leading operator, as well as a clear preference towards the superior performance, economics, and passenger experience provided by the Lilium Jet.
该销售协议是继Saudia Group和Lilium于2022年10月签署的谅解备忘录之后,MENA地区同类交易中最大的并代表了重要的行业里程碑,因为这是一家计划运行该飞机的航空公司所下的最大的eVTOL飞机订单。这标志着来自全球领先运营商对电动航空的无与伦比的承诺,以及对Lilium Jet提供的卓越性能、经济性和乘客体验的明确偏好。
The agreement includes a schedule of deposit and pre-delivery payments, timeline of future deliveries, guarantees on aircraft performance, and provisions on spare parts, maintenance, and repairs. In addition, the parties intend to sign a comprehensive "Lilium POWER ON" agreement for aircraft fleet maintenance and support services.
该协议包括存款和交付前支付计划、未来交付的时间表、对飞机性能的保证以及对备件、维护和维修的规定。此外,双方还打算签署一份全面的“Lilium POWER ON”协议,用于飞机舰队的维修和支持服务。
H.E. Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar, Director General of Saudia Group, commented at the signing event: "Saudia Group is proud to pioneer the MENA region as the first company to acquire all-electric eVTOL jets, which reflects our commitment to continuously reducing its carbon footprint and becoming an industry leader in regional electric aviation. We recognize the critical role that Lilium is positioned to play in enabling us to deliver a sustainable premium aviation experience and transport our guests even closer to their destination. This agreement amplifies our commitment to the Saudi Vision 2030 and is the result of a collaborative effort over the past years between Lilium and Saudia Group to explore how we can best bring eVTOL to the skies of Saudi Arabia. We are looking forward to the journey ahead."
Saudia Group总干事Engr. Ibrahim Al-Omar在签约仪式上表示:“Saudia Group很自豪成为MENA地区第一个拥有全电动eVTOL喷气机的公司,这反映了我们不断降低碳足迹、成为区域电动航空业的行业领袖的承诺。我们认识到Lilium定位的关键作用,为我们提供了实现可持续的高端航空体验并将我们的旅客更靠近目的地的途径。此次协议凸显了我们对沙特阿拉伯2030年愿景的承诺,是Lilium和Saudia Group过去几年探讨如何将eVTOL最佳地带上天空的合作努力的结果。我们期待着未来的旅程。”
Through this agreement, Saudia Group continues its ambitious objective to bring the world to the Kingdom by deploying its fleet of advanced eVLOT jets. This initiative enhances connectivity by providing seamless first and last leg connections into Saudia Group's regional hubs and new point-to-point city connections, such as Jeddah to Makkah, reducing regional travel times by up to 90%. These jets 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. Additionally, business travelers attending conferences and events will benefit from improved access and swift transportation. The eVLOT jets will increase flight frequencies and decrease traffic congestion, providing a fast and convenient alternative for reaching various destinations within the Kingdom.
通过此协议,Saudia Group继续推动其部署先进eVLOt喷气机的雄心壮志,提高连通性,为Saudia Group的地区枢纽和新的点对点城市连接(例如Jeddah到Makkah)提供无缝的第一条和最后一条腿上的连接,将地区旅行时间缩短高达90%。这些喷气机支持朝觐和小朝觐,为在利雅得举行的重要体育和娱乐活动提供更快捷的入口,并为探索难以到达的旅游目的地提供了新的可能。此外,参加会议和活动的商务旅客将从改进的访问和快速的交通工具中受益。eVLOt喷气机将增加航班频次,减少交通拥堵,提供各种目的地的快速和便捷的替代方案。
Saudia Group expects to receive the first jet in 2026, for which operations will be managed and run by Saudia Private, a subsidiary of Saudia Group. The Lilium jet will feature large, premium cabins with capacity for up to six passengers plus luggage. It will deliver the Saudia premium experience that is deeply valued by the airline's guests.
Saudia Group预计在2026年收到第一架飞机,由其子公司Saudia Private负责管理和运营。Lilium飞机配备大型的高端客舱,可容纳六名乘客和行李。它将提供Saudia的高端航空体验,深受航空公司的客人喜爱。
Prior to commercialization, Saudia Group will provide strategic support in Lilium's certification process with the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Saudi Arabia's aviation regulatory agency.
在商业化之前,Saudia Group将在Lilium的认证过程中提供与沙特阿拉伯民航总局(GACA)的策略支持。
Klaus Roewe, CEO of Lilium, said: "We are proud of our partnership with a five-star airline such as Saudia. And we are thrilled to be pioneering progress in the eVTOL industry as the eVTOL manufacturer with the largest firm purchase order from an international airline that plans to operate the aircraft. The Middle East is a priority for Lilium, and Saudi Arabia will be a very large and exciting market for electric, high-speed regional air mobility. Our partnership will combine Saudia Group's unrivalled market knowledge with our unique eVTOL technology to transform premium class air travel in the GCC region."
Lilium的CEO Klaus Roewe表示:“我们很自豪与Saudia这样的五星级航空公司合作。我们非常兴奋地成为eVTOL制造商中从计划运营该飞机的国际航空公司获得最大固定订单的公司。中东是Lilium的重点,沙特阿拉伯将成为电动、高速区域空中移动的非常大和令人兴奋的市场。我们的合作将把Saudia集团无与伦比的市场知识与我们独特的eVTOL技术相结合,改变GCC地区高端航空旅行的方式。”
This purchase agreement with Saudia Group marks the latest addition to Lilium's extensive order pipeline that now consists of 106 firm orders and reservations, 76 options, and roughly 600 aircraft under MOU. Lilium is in advanced discussions with additional global carriers that are looking to reduce carbon emissions and electrify regional air travel.
与Saudia Group的采购协议是Lilium广泛的订单管道的最新添加,现在包括106笔实报实销订单和预订、76笔期权和大约600架飞机的谅解备忘录。Lilium正在与其他全球运营商进行深入的讨论,这些运营商寻求减少碳排放并将区域航空电气化。
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About Lilium
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Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) is creating a sustainable and accessible mode of high-speed, regional transportation for people and goods. Using the Lilium Jet, an all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet, designed to offer leading capacity, low noise, and high performance with zero operating emissions, Lilium is accelerating the decarbonization of air travel. Working with aerospace, technology, and infrastructure leaders, and with announced sales and indications of interest in Europe, the United States, China, Brazil, UK, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Lilium's 1000+ strong team includes approximately 500 aerospace engineers and a leadership team responsible for delivering some of the most successful aircraft in aviation history. Founded in 2015, Lilium's headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Munich, Germany, with teams based across Europe and the U.S. To learn more, visit .
Lilium(纳斯达克:LILM)正在为人们和货物创建一种可持续且可访问的高速区域交通方式。Lilium Jet使用全电动垂直起降喷气技术,旨在提供领先的容量、低噪音和高性能,并实现零运营排放,加速空中旅行的减碳化。与航空航天、技术和基础设施领袖合作,并在欧洲、美国、中国、巴西、英国和沙特阿拉伯宣布销售和意向,在1000多名员工中包括约500名航空航天工程师和一支领导团队,负责交付一些航空史上最成功的飞机。Lilium成立于2015年,总部和制造设施位于德国慕尼黑,团队遍布欧洲和美国。了解更多信息,请访问。
About Saudia Group:
关于Saudia Group:
Saudia Group is one of the largest aviation conglomerates in the MENA region. The Group drives industry development with its 12 subsidiaries and strategic business units, and offers world-class air transport, cargo services, ground services, logistics, maintenance, catering, private aviation, real estate, training, and medical services.
Saudia Group是MENA地区最大的航空集团之一。该集团的12家子公司和战略业务部门推动行业发展,并提供世界级的航空运输、货运服务、地勤服务、物流、维修、餐饮、私人航空、房地产、培训和医疗服务。
Its most prominent subsidiary is Saudi Arabian Airlines "Saudia", the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia and a leading airline in the Middle East with a fleet of 144 aircraft and servicing more than 100 destinations to and from the Jeddah (JDH) and Riyadh (RUH) airports.
其最著名的子公司是沙特阿拉伯航空公司“Saudia”,是沙特阿拉伯的国家航空公司,也是中东地区领先的航空公司,拥有144架飞机,往返于吉达(JDH)和利雅得(RUH)机场服务100多个目的地。
Saudia Group also caters to diverse passenger segments through entities like flyadeal for economy travelers, Saudia Private for elite travelers, and the Saudia Royal Fleet for the Saudi Arabia Royal Family. Saudia Technic, the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) division, provides aircraft maintenance and manufacturing across continents, operating across the MENA region. Saudia Academy, the training arm of the group, is the largest aviation training academy in the MENA region.
沙地阿拉伯集团还通过像flyadeal这样的实体服务不同的乘客群体,以满足经济旅客,Saudia Private满足精英旅客,Saudia Royal Fleet为沙特王室提供服务。 Saudia Technic是维修、维护和大修(MRO)部门,为全球范围内的飞机维修和制造提供服务,业务遍布MENA地区。沙特阿拉伯航空学院是该集团的培训机构,是MENA地区最大的航空培训学院。
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This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements regarding (i) Lilium N.V.'s and its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Lilium Group") proposed business and business model, (ii) the markets and industry in which the Lilium Group operates or intend to operates, (iii) the expected features and specifications of the Lilium Jet, (iv) the anticipated timing of the commercialization and launch of the Lilium Group's business in phases, including the expected timing for the first manned flight, receiving type certification, and initial deliveries of the Lilium Jet, and (v) the Lilium Group's agreement with Saudia for the purchase of 50 Lilium Jets, with an option for SAUDIA to purchase an additional 50 Lilium Jets, and the proposed development and operation of an eVTOL network in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words "anticipate," "believe," "could," "expect," "estimate," "future," "intend," "may," "on track," "plan," "project," "should," "strategy," "will," "would" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections, and other statements about future events that are based on management's current expectations with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties that are subject to change at any time. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release include (but are not limited to) the risk that Lilium experiences delays in obtaining, or fails to obtain, type certification for the Lilium Jet in Europe, the United States, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and/or the other markets that it conducts or intends to conduct sales activities, as well as those risks and uncertainties discussed in Lilium N.V.'s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including in the section titled "Risk Factors" in Lilium N.V.'s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2022, on file with the SEC, and similarly titled sections in Lilium's other SEC filings, all of which are available at www.sec.gov. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Lilium Group assumes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update, or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
本新闻发布包含一些根据美国联邦证券法的前瞻性声明,包括但不限于以下内容:(i)Lilium N.V.及其下属公司(统称"Lilium Group")拟议中的业务和商业模式,(ii)Lilium Group所经营或拟经营的市场和行业,(iii)Lilium Jet的预期特征和规格,(iv)Lilium Group商业计划的商业化和分阶段启动的预计时间,包括首次载人飞行,获得型号认证和Lilium Jet的初始交付时间以及(v) Lilium Group与Saudia签订的50架Lilium Jet购买协议以及Saudia获得购买额外50架Lilium Jet的选择权以及在沙特阿拉伯王国建设和运营eVTOL网络的拟议发展。这些前瞻性声明通常通过"预期","相信","可能","期望","估计","未来","意向","可能达成","计划","项目","应","战略","将","将会"等类似表述来识别。前瞻性声明是关于未来事件的预测、投射和其他陈述,这些预测的基础是管理层关于未来事件的当前预期,是基于假设并且受到风险和不确定性的影响,这些风险和不确定性随时都可以发生变化。实际事件或结果可能与前瞻性声明中所述的有所不同。导致本新闻稿中前瞻性声明所述未来事件与实际情况不符的因素包括(但不限于)Lilium在欧洲、美国、沙特阿拉伯以及/或其进行或拟进行销售活动的其他市场中获得型号认证的延迟或未能获得的风险,以及Lilium N.V.向美国证券交易委员会("SEC")提交的文件中(包括Lilium N.V.年度报告20-F的题为"风险因素"的部分)以及Lilium其他SEC提交文件中的类似题为"风险因素"的章节所讨论的那些风险和不确定性。前瞻性声明仅适用于发表日期。请注意不要过度依赖前瞻性声明,Lilium Group不承担更新或修订这些前瞻性声明的义务,也无意更新或修订这些前瞻性声明,无论是因为新信息、未来事件或其他原因。