Advanced Air Mobility Modern Flying News

Lilium to Debut Full-Scale eVTOL Jet at EBACE

The manufacturer says its presence at this year’s event in Geneva will be its largest yet.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 03:56 PM ET

Verified

Lilium’s eVTOL jet features a unique design in which electric ducted fans are embedded in the aircraft’s fixed wings. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium, the manufacturer of an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jet for six passengers plus a pilot, will debut its flagship aircraft to the public for the first time in May.

The German firm announced the first public unveiling of its full-scale Lilium Jet will take place at the annual European Aviation Business Convention and Exhibition (EBACE), which runs from May 28-30 in Geneva.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.