Lilium Receives EASA Design Organization Approval for Electric Air Taxi

DOA is a required step for EASA type certification under the regulator’s Special Condition for vertical takeoff and landing (SC-VTOL) rules.

Jack Daleo

Monday, November 27, 2023 at 03:20 PM ET

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A prototype of Lilium’s flagship, seven-seat electric air taxi takes flight over the Spanish countryside. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium has secured Design Organization Approval (DOA) from EASA, a critical milestone for the type certification of its Lilium Jet eVTOL, affirming its qualifications to design and certify commercial aircraft to high safety standards.
The company is progressing on multiple certification fronts, with EASA and FAA bases secured, and has begun assembling prototypes for flight testing and further approvals.
Lilium has initiated private sales of its Pioneer Edition Jet globally and is forging significant partnerships to establish eVTOL networks and operations in key markets including the U.S. (Florida), Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and China.

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German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer Lilium is steadily clearing obstructions on its runway to achieve type certification.

The manufacturer of the six-passenger Lilium Jet on Monday announced it received Design Organization Approval (DOA) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), its primary regulatory authority. DOA is a required step in the type certification process for companies developing EASA Part 21 commercial aircraft.