Lilium Begins Electric Jet Production with Delivery of First Fuselage

The eVTOL manufacturer says it’s ready to start building the first Lilium Jet models, which it plans to use for flight testing with EASA.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, December 06, 2023 at 03:23 PM ET

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An aerial view of Lilium’s Wessling, Germany, production facility, where the manufacturer will build its first Lilium Jet model. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium has significantly progressed towards commercialization of its eVTOL air taxi, the Lilium Jet, by delivering the first fuselage to its final assembly line and securing Design Organization Approval (DOA) from EASA, targeting type certification in 2025.
The Lilium Jet stands out with a unique design featuring 36 electric ducted fans embedded in its wings and is uniquely positioned with certification bases from both EASA and the FAA for eventual global market entry.
Lilium plans a phased commercial rollout, starting with high-end private sales of its four-seat "Pioneer Edition" in markets like the U.S., before expanding to six-passenger air taxi services for airlines and charter operators worldwide.

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German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi manufacturer Lilium continues to inch closer to type certification.

Less than two weeks removed from receiving design organization approval (DOA) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its Lilium Jet, the company this week delivered the first fuselage for its flagship aircraft to its final assembly line in Wessling, Germany, marking an official shift from design to production.