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November 11, 2020 View in browser   •   Email Editor Lilium Unveils Plans for Florida Air Mobility Network The new Orlando-area Lake Nona development is set to be the site of the first vertiport in a planned air mobility network for Florida. German eVTOL aircraft manufacturer Lilium announced today that it will partner with Tavistock Development Company and the city of Orlando to build a vertiport at the heart of the new residential community as part of the wider Aerotropolis business park, which is adjacent to Orlando International Airport. According to Lilium, the Lake Nona vertiport will be the first hub for a network that will provide flight connections for more than 20 million Floridians living within a 185-mile radius. The company said its five-seat, all-electric Lilium Jet eVTOL will be ready to begin commercial operations in 2025. Tavistock’s plans for the Lake Nona community call for between 20,000 and 30,000 new homes. According to Lilium chief operating officer Remo Gerber, the company will offer flights operating at up to 185 mph that can be booked via its app, providing connections to other Florida cities such potentially Tampa (85 miles) and West Palm Beach (160 miles).  This story comes from FutureFlight, a new resource from AIN that provides objective, independent coverage and analysis of new aviation technology, including electric aircraft developments and advanced air mobility. Sign up for a free trial subscription at FutureFlight.aero.