Lilium, French Government in ‘Advanced’ Talks for eVTOL Jet Manufacturing Hub

The German manufacturer looks to expand its industrial footprint with the expansion of production capabilities into France.

Jack Daleo

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 04:34 PM ET

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Lilium seeks to complement its final assembly line in Germany with new manufacturing capabilities in France. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

German eVTOL manufacturer Lilium is in advanced discussions with the French government to establish a new high-volume aircraft production facility in France.
The planned facility represents an investment of up to 400 million euros and is expected to create 850 jobs, leveraging France's strong aerospace industry and skilled workforce.
This expansion aims to serve the global market for the Lilium Jet, which is slated for 2026 service entry and already has over 780 binding orders and MOUs.

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Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jet manufacturer Lilium is looking to expand its industrial footprint outside Germany, where its core manufacturing facilities are based.

The German manufacturer says it is in “advanced discussions” with the French government to add a high-volume aircraft production facility in France, citing it as an attractive market for its flagship Lilium Jet. The company plans for the aircraft to enter service in 2026.