Lilium Prepares to Ramp Up Production of Electric Jet Propulsion Units

The manufacturer of the seven-seat Lilium Jet begins to install a serial production line for the aircraft’s electric propulsion system, which powers 36 electric ducted fans.

Jack Daleo

Monday, February 26, 2024 at 03:37 PM ET

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The propulsion system for Lilium’s flagship, seven-seat, all-electric Lilium Jet powers 36 electric ducted fans embedded in the wings. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium is ramping up production of its seven-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Lilium Jet, installing a serial production line for its electric propulsion units with prototypes expected in Q2 2024.
The company aims for type certification in 2025 and a global launch in 2026, leveraging its unique propulsion system of 36 embedded electric ducted fans for Regional Air Mobility (RAM).
Lilium has made significant strides in commercialization, securing dual EASA/FAA certification bases and forging partnerships for operations (NetJets), pilot training (FlightSafety), charging infrastructure (Star Charge), and international market expansion (PhilJets in Southeast Asia).

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Lilium, the manufacturer behind the design of the seven-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Lilium Jet, is ramping up production of its flagship model.

The German firm on Monday said it has begun installing a serial production line for the Jet’s electric propulsion units at its manufacturing facility in Wessling, Germany. The company expects the first prototype propulsion systems—which will support for-credit type certification testing with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)—to roll off its production line in the second quarter of 2024.