THINK flying cars and back to the future. 

The German air mobility firm Lilium said that they have partnered with PhilJets to bring an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jets to the Philippines.

They hope that the Philippines will serve as a takeoff of their products for Southeast Asia. 

The two companies met and signed an agreement at the Singapore Airshow.

Lilium is looking to establish in the Philippines its first Southeast Asia operation network for its all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU)will serve as a strategic collaboration to bring eVTOL, or the "flying cars", to the Philippines and other parts of the ASEAN.

"Our strategic partnership with PhilJets will expand our footprint even further in Asia, bringing the Lilium Jet to Southeast Asia. The Philippines is well-suited for eVTOLs to effectively connect thousands of islands together through sustainable and high-speed air mobility," Lilium chief commercial officer Sebastien Borel said.

Likewise, Borel said that next to the Philippines, Lilium is looking to bring in the "flying cars" to Cambodia.

Under the MOU, PhilJets is eyeing to buy an initial 10 Lilium jets.

“Our team is proud to collaborate with Lilium on the mission to transform the Philippines' mobility with eVTOLs. With its growing economy, geography and important tourism industry, the Philippines is a great match to the Lilium Jet's capabilities," PhilJets chairman Thierry Tea said.

Likewise, Tea said that this initiative is to bring in eVTOLs to the country aimed to cut its carbon footprint even with its growing business.

"Innovation in aviation is gaining traction among regulators, urban planners and industry leaders of worldwide economies. Providing efficient connectivity to customers while reducing carbon emissions is a major focus for air transport operators such as PhilJets," he said.