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 entered the production phase for its eVTOL Lilium Jet, delivering the first fuselage to its final assembly line shortly after receiving Design Organization Approval (DOA) from EASA.
The company is on track for type certification in 2025, with initial aircraft expected for EASA flight testing and crewed flights beginning in 2024.
Lilium is pursuing dual certification with EASA and the FAA, planning to first offer a four-seat "Pioneer Edition" to private buyers before launching the seven-seater for global air taxi services.

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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.