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Lilium Becomes Latest eVTOL Company to Go Public

Lilium is seeking to launch in the commercial market in 2024. Lilium
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Key Takeaways:

  • Air taxi developer Lilium officially launched on the Nasdaq stock exchange as "LILM" after completing its merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Qell Acquisition Group.
  • The company secured approximately $584 million in proceeds, valuing it at $3.3 billion, and is part of a trend of eVTOL developers going public via SPACs.
  • Lilium is developing a seven-seater eVTOL jet featuring 36 ducted fans, designed for a 150-knot cruise speed and 150-mile range.
  • The company targets a commercial launch in 2024, aiming to provide sustainable, high-speed regional air travel, with crewed testing of their newest aircraft expected by late 2022.
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Air taxi developer Lilium officially launched on the Nasdaq stock exchange Wednesday, days after shareholders of special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Qell Acquisition Group approved a merger on September 10.

The Germany-based company is now trading as “LILM.”

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