Lilium Begins Fuselage Assembly for Type Certification of eVTOL

The air taxi manufacturer started construction of the first of seven fuselages for the aircraft it will use to achieve EASA design approval.

Jack Daleo

Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 06:58 PM ET

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A Lilium Jet prototype conducts flight testing in the Spanish countryside. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium has commenced assembly of the first fuselage for its eVTOL prototypes, a critical step toward planned first manned flights in late 2024 and EASA type certification.
The company is targeting EASA type certification by late 2025 and commercial launch with initial aircraft deliveries by 2026, pursuing dual certification with the FAA.
Lilium's seven-seater Jet features a unique fixed-wing design with 36 electric ducted fans and has secured substantial purchase orders and nearly $1.34 billion in investments, positioning it for regional air mobility.

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German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft manufacturer Lilium continues to gear up for a global commercial launch by 2026.

The company on Tuesday announced it began assembling the first of seven fuselages to be installed on eVTOL prototypes the company will use to seek European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certification for its seven-seater Lilium Jet.