Bristow Group Inc., and Lilium N.V.), developer of the\nworld\u2019s first electric vertical-takeoff and landing (\u201ceVTOL\u201d) jet, announced a\nstrategic partnership where Bristow will have the option to purchase 50 Lilium\nJets in addition to providing maintenance services for the Lilium Jet\u2019s launch\nnetwork in Florida, and other future U.S and European markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (\u201cMOU\u201d) outlines\ncollaboration between Bristow and Lilium on the development of a maintenance\nprogram to support the operation of the Lilium Jet, including the ramp up of\nmaintenance in support of the Lilium Jet\u2019s entry into service (\u201cEIS\u201d) and post\nEIS services. The MOU also enables Bristow to become an authorized service\nprovider for Lilium. The MOU further outlines how Lilium and Bristow may\ncollaborate on the process for achieving the relevant regulatory approvals for\noperating the Lilium Jet in Florida and plans for Bristow to purchase 50 Lilium\nJets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lilium is among the first eVTOL companies to pair certified\nair carriers with infrastructure developers and support services, such as\nmaintenance and repair and flight training. The addition of Bristow as a Part\n145 maintenance provider marks significant progress for Lilium, adding another\nreputable partner to enable its regional air service in North America and\nEurope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daniel Wiegand, Co-Founder and CEO of Lilium, said, \u201cThe\nBristow partnership builds on our existing partnerships with other\nbest-in-class organizations. Like our other partners, Bristow is regarded as\nthe best in their field. They are a leading maintenance provider with\nincredible operational experience. Lilium is committed to working together with\nthe best aviation partners to enable a successful commercial entry for the\nLilium Jet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bristow is the global leader in innovative and sustainable\nvertical aviation solutions to some of the world\u2019s leading offshore energy\ncompanies. Bristow is actively transforming its business to embrace innovative\nand sustainable technology including eVTOL aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLeveraging our 70+ year legacy of innovative and\nsustainable vertical flight to partner with companies like Lilium to usher in a\nnew era of vertical flight solutions is a cornerstone of Bristow\u2019s future\noperational outlook,\u201d said Christopher Bradshaw, President and Chief Executive\nOfficer of Bristow. \u201cBristow has played a key role in successfully introducing\nseveral new VTOL platforms for the past 50+ years, so it is a natural evolution\nfor us to take a leading role in the new and exciting Advanced Air Mobility\nmarket and lend our expertise to innovative and dynamic companies like Lilium.\nWe are excited about the future of vertical lift and the important role Bristow\nand companies like Lilium will play together.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The proposed arrangement between Bristow and Lilium is\nsubject to the parties finalizing commercial terms and entering into definitive\nagreements with respect thereto, and the satisfaction of certain conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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