Lilium and CITIC Offshore Helicopter Co., Ltd (COHC) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) operation network in China, with an initial focus on the Greater Bay Area. This collaboration marks a significant step in redefining regional air mobility by combining COHC’s extensive aviation services experience with Lilium’s cutting-edge eVTOL technology.
The agreement outlines a strategic partnership where Lilium and COHC will collaborate to develop services in response to market demand, aiming to introduce regular eVTOL services. The venture will kick off in the Greater Bay Area, encompassing additional services across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Hainan Island, and Tianjin in the future.