Germany-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer Lilium has begun flying its fifth generation air taxi demonstrator at a facility in Villacarrillo, Spain.
Lilium says it expects to earn EASA type certification for its ducted fan eVTOL in 2025, one year later than originally planned. [Courtesy: Lilium]
Key Takeaways:
Lilium's fifth-generation eVTOL aircraft, Phoenix 2, has begun flight testing in Spain, marking a key step in its development.
A sixth-generation aircraft, Phoenix 3, is expected to join testing this summer, accelerating the development process.
Type certification for the Lilium Jet is now projected for 2025, a one-year delay attributed to design, regulatory discussions, and supply chain issues.
Lilium has secured significant partnerships with Azul, NetJets, and FlightSafety International, supporting its commercialization plans.
Germany-based electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) has begun flying its fifth-generation demonstrator at a facility in Villacarrillo, Spain.
Lilium made the announcement Monday in an Instagram post, showing video of its electric powered ducted fan aircraft Phoenix 2 taking flight.
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Thom is a former senior editor for FLYING. Previously, his freelance reporting appeared in aviation industry magazines. Thom also spent three decades as a TV and digital journalist at CNN’s bureaus in Washington and Atlanta, eventually specializing in aviation. He has reported from air shows in Oshkosh, Farnborough and Paris. Follow Thom on Twitter @thompatterson.
