Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, is set to revolutionize travel with the introduction of up to 100 electric air taxis from German company Lilium, with the first jets arriving by 2026. Saudia has placed an order for 50 electric aircraft with an option for 50 more, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s push for cutting-edge travel options to popular tourist destinations.

Saudi Arabia’s aviation conglomerate, Saudia Group, has signed a binding sales agreement with German air taxi developer Lilium to buy 50 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jets, with the option of purchasing 50 more.

Thousands of Flynow Aviation’s eCopters are set to fly hundreds of people visiting Expo 2030 in Riyadh between October 1st and March 31st, 2031. In line with the announcement, the aviation company is gearing up to open a regional office and production line in Saudi Arabia.

Advanced air mobility: The autonomous flight, conducted by EHang Holdings in collaboration with Saudi-based Front End, is part of Saudi Arabia’s broader initiative to integrate Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions into its transportation network.

Successful testing of Volocopter aircraft and first eVTOL flight in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marking another step towards adoption and commercial eVTOL operation in NEOM and beyond.

The South Korean specialized newsletter Drone Magazine has published an interview of Mr. Fahad Al-Qahtani, CEO of Digital Image, organizer of SAADEF 2024.
The interview was conducted by Mr. Joshua Bang, a famous Korean drone’s specialized d journalist.

According to a report by Markets and Markets, the drone market in the Middle East is expected to reach $5.54 billion by 2025, with a compound annual growth rate of around 20%. This growth is largely driven by Saudi Arabia,