Lilium Makes Key Choice on Electrical Distribution System

In a decision central to success for its electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi, Germany-based Lilium has selected Astronics to design, develop, and manufacture the electrical power distribution system for the Lilium Jet.

Thom Patterson

Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 12:28 PM ET

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The Lilium Jet is designed to carry a pilot and six passengers between 40 and 200 km (22 and 108 nm) at speeds up to 300 km/h (162 knots). [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium has selected Astronics to design, develop, and manufacture the critical electrical power distribution system for its Lilium Jet electric air taxi.
This partnership is central to managing the complex power demands of Lilium's unique 30-ducted-fan propulsion system and is expected to support the company's industrial ramp-up.
Astronics will handle secondary and charging power distribution units, while Lilium continues flight testing its *Phoenix 2* demonstrator and aims for EASA certification and 2025 service entry.

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In a decision central to success for its electric vertical takeoff and landing air taxi, Germany-based Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) has selected Astronics to design, develop, and manufacture the electrical power distribution system for the Lilium Jet.

Astronics takes on this important task after building an impressive list of customers, including Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer. “Astronics’ expertise is unique, and their collaborative approach makes them a perfect match for us,” said Lilium senior vice president of procurement Martin Schuebel in a statement. “The partnership will also help pave the way for the coming industrial ramp-up.”