As far as first flights of ambitious eVTOL prototypes go, this one was pretty impressive. The Lilium Jet prototype, a “full size and full weight” all-electric five-seat vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, made its successful maiden flight this month, allowing the German startup company behind the project to take another step toward its eventual goal of launching on-demand air-taxi services.
First Flight of Lilium Prototype Shows the Promise of Electric Air-Taxi Concept
Key Takeaways:
- The "full size and full weight" all-electric five-seat Lilium Jet prototype successfully completed its maiden flight.
- This significant milestone moves the German startup closer to its goal of launching on-demand air-taxi services.
- The current prototype was developed after a successful two-seater test flight two years prior secured $90 million in seed money.
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