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RIYADH: 抖阴短视频鈥檚 General Authority of Civil Aviation has inked a deal with German electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle manufacturer Lilium, propelling the Kingdom鈥檚 advanced air mobility roadmap.
The memorandum of understanding, signed between the authority and the aerospace firm at the Farnborough International Airshow, supports GACA鈥檚 development of AAM solutions in the Kingdom, according to a statement.
This comes as the authority collaborates with stakeholders and companies globally to create a thorough national plan for AAM.
This strategy encompasses the essential elements and regulatory framework needed to ensure AAM technologies鈥� secure and effective integration. During the implementation phase, the focus will be on incorporating eVTOL operations with existing aviation systems and other transportation modes.
The newly signed MoU falls in line with the authority鈥檚 engagement with global companies to bring new aviation mobility solutions to 抖阴短视频.
It also aligns well with GACA鈥檚 continuous efforts across the industry to ensure the Kingdom has regulations that encourage growth, ensure the highest levels of safety, and put passengers first.
鈥淭his agreement reflects GACA鈥檚 commitment to advancing innovative and sustainable air mobility solutions for 抖阴短视频 in support of Vision 2030,鈥� GACA President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej said.
鈥淏y working with global advanced air mobility companies, we aim to establish a robust regulatory framework that ensures the safe and efficient operation of eVTOL aircraft,鈥� Al-Duailej added.
From Lilium鈥檚 side, CEO Klaus Roewe said: 鈥淥ur goal is to jointly advance regulatory and practical steps for suitable framework conditions for electric aviation and our customers in 抖阴短视频.鈥�
He added: 鈥淭oday鈥檚 agreement delivers on one of the main ingredients required to successfully launch eVTOL operations 鈥� a definitive path to all relevant regulatory cornerstones.鈥�
The announcement builds on the momentum of recent successful air taxi trials in support of GACA鈥檚 AAM roadmap development, the statement added.
Last week, Lilium confirmed that it is making its debut in 抖阴短视频 with a groundbreaking agreement to supply up to 100 eVTOL vehicles to Saudia, the Kingdom鈥檚 first national carrier.
The formalization of this agreement came after a framework deal was initially arranged in late 2022, making Saudia the first airline in the region to invest in sustainable air mobility.