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 officially shifted from design to production for its eVTOL Lilium Jet, delivering the first fuselage to its final assembly line and targeting type certification in 2025.
This milestone follows closely on receiving Design Organization Approval (DOA) from EASA, affirming Lilium's compliance with safety standards required for aircraft design and certification.
The Lilium Jet distinguishes itself with a unique design featuring 36 electric ducted fans embedded in its wings, differing from competitors' tiltrotor architectures.
Lilium plans a phased commercialization strategy, beginning with premium "Pioneer Edition" sales globally, and is pursuing dual EASA and FAA certification for a broad market rollout.

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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.