Lilium Prepares to Ramp Up Production of Electric Jet Propulsion Units

The manufacturer of the seven-seat Lilium Jet begins to install a serial production line for the aircraft’s electric propulsion system, which powers 36 electric ducted fans.

Jack Daleo

Monday, February 26, 2024 at 03:37 PM ET

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The propulsion system for Lilium’s flagship, seven-seat, all-electric Lilium Jet powers 36 electric ducted fans embedded in the wings. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium is accelerating production of its seven-seat eVTOL Lilium Jet, initiating a serial production line for its unique electric propulsion units in Germany, with prototypes for EASA certification testing expected in Q2 2024.
The company aims for type certification in 2025 and a global launch in 2026, focusing on Regional Air Mobility (RAM) to connect broader regions, supported by its certification bases with both EASA and the FAA.
Lilium is actively building its operational ecosystem through strategic partnerships and infrastructure development, including designating Orlando International as a key hub, securing a tentative 150-jet order from NetJets, and investing in charging systems and international expansion.

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Lilium, the manufacturer behind the design of the seven-seat electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) Lilium Jet, is ramping up production of its flagship model.

The German firm on Monday said it has begun installing a serial production line for the Jet’s electric propulsion units at its manufacturing facility in Wessling, Germany. The company expects the first prototype propulsion systems—which will support for-credit type certification testing with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)—to roll off its production line in the second quarter of 2024.