Lilium Receives EASA Design Organization Approval for Electric Air Taxi

DOA is a required step for EASA type certification under the regulator’s Special Condition for vertical takeoff and landing (SC-VTOL) rules.

Jack Daleo

Monday, November 27, 2023 at 03:20 PM ET

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A prototype of Lilium’s flagship, seven-seat electric air taxi takes flight over the Spanish countryside. [Courtesy: Lilium]

Key Takeaways:

Lilium has achieved a major regulatory milestone by receiving Design Organization Approval (DOA) from EASA, confirming its capabilities to design and certify commercial eVTOL aircraft to the highest safety standards, a crucial step for its Lilium Jet's type certification.
This EASA approval significantly advances Lilium's dual certification path, supporting its parallel efforts with the FAA, with manned prototype flights anticipated in late 2024 and full type certification expected by late 2025 (EASA) or early 2026 (FAA).
The company is actively pursuing global market entry and expansion, launching private sales of its Pioneer Edition Jet and forming strategic partnerships for operations, maintenance, and pilot training across the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and China.

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German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi developer Lilium is steadily clearing obstructions on its runway to achieve type certification.

The manufacturer of the six-passenger Lilium Jet on Monday announced it received Design Organization Approval (DOA) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), its primary regulatory authority. DOA is a required step in the type certification process for companies developing EASA Part 21 commercial aircraft.