Volocopter, with its extensive expertise in product development, maintenance, pilot training, and fleet management through its VoloIQ platform, will play a key role in the operational success of the partnership. Meanwhile, Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services, a licensed air service provider with over three decades of experience in passenger flight services, will manage general airline services, including securing personnel such as pilots, ground crew, and maintenance staff. The company will also liaise with cities and infrastructure partners to ensure smooth and secure operations.

The services will initially be launched in Paris, where a well-established network of eVTOL flight routes and infrastructure is already in place, thanks to collaboration with Groupe ADP and ongoing discussions with the French aviation authorities, including the Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC). This established framework ensures both the safety and regulatory compliance of eVTOLs in the air and on the ground. Following the launch in Paris, the partnership will expand to France’s southwest and southeast regions, capitalising on Jet Systems’ existing helicopter routes, which currently serve up to 15,000 passengers annually.

Michel Moulin, CEO of Jet Systems Hélicoptères Services, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We are delighted to partner with Volocopter to offer safe, responsible, and environmentally friendly mobility solutions while minimizing the impact on local communities in Paris. Thanks to Volocopter’s expertise and its rigorously certified aircraft, users will be able to experience Paris from a new perspective and travel more efficiently. The JSHS teams have joined forces with Volocopter to provide our customers with an innovative service tailored to their needs, driven by a shared goal: customer satisfaction and environmental preservation.”

Andreas Fehring, Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Volocopter, added: “We are excited to partner with Jet Systems and secure eVTOL operations in Paris, where we have invested our efforts for many years. With 75% of our EASA audits completed, Volocopter is close to and committed to achieving VoloCity’s EASA certification as soon as possible to meet our customers’ expectations and cities’ commitments to bring sustainable mobilities into service.”

This partnership marks a significant step toward the future of urban air mobility, offering a more sustainable, efficient, and innovative transport solution for cities across France.