Jet Systems Helicopteres Services, a French licensed air service that has been providing passenger flight services for more than 30 years, has signed an agreement with Volocopter, the German provider of sustainable UAM.

This long-term agreement covers the initial delivery of two VoloCity eVTOL aircraft after the type is certified under EASA. In addition, Volocopter will contribute its expertise in product, maintenance, pilot training and VoloIQ, the digital backbone of fleet management and operations. Jet Systems Helicopteres Services will provide general airline services, including securing personnel (ground crew, pilot and maintenance technicians), while liaising with cities and infrastructure partners to secure operations.

The services are set to begin in Paris, where European and French authorities have an established and approved network of eVTOL flight routes and infrastructure. This security comes from years of partnership with airport operator Groupe ADP and multiple discussions with the Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile, ensuring the safety of eVTOLs in the air and on the ground. The partnership will then extend to France’s southwest and southeast regions, where it will capitalise on Jet Systems’ proven helicopter routes that currently serve up to 15,000 passengers per year.

Michel Moulin, CEO of Jet Systems Helicopteres Services, says: “We are delighted to partner with Volocopter to offer safe, responsible and environmentally friendly mobility solutions while minimising 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, adds: “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 per cent 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.”