News from Lilium: the Munich-based startup has completed its first flight test phase and released new images of its all-electric jet.
Vertical take-off and landing already works, now it is time to test more complex maneuvers: the emission-free Lilium Jet, equipped with five seats, has been tested on a
The jet was intensively tested at an airport near Munich. The Munich-based startup's jet reached speeds of over 100 km/h. Once completed, the jet, with a range of 300 km, is planned to connect entire regions and not just serve inner-city destinations.
During the testing phase, new footage of the jet was also released. They show the aircraft transitioning from vertical to horizontal flight for the first time—one of aviation's greatest challenges and the Lilium Jet's signature maneuver, first achieved just weeks after the aircraft's maiden flight.
New plant & new Chief Program Officer
Coinciding with the release of the images, Lilium completed its first factory for the production of the Lilium Jet. It covers an area of 3,000 square meters and is located directly next to the company's headquarters. A second, even larger factory will soon follow at the same location. With these two factories, Lilium plans to produce hundreds of aircraft per year, as planned, by the time they begin operations in 2025.
In addition, Lilium announced the expansion of its senior management team with Airbus expert Yves Yemsi, who will join the team as Chief Program Officer. Yemsi previously served as Head of Program Quality for the proven Airbus A350. On the occasion of these milestones, Lilium said: Daniel Wiegand, Co-Founder and CEO of Lilium:
"We are making rapid progress with the Lilium Jet testing as planned. Furthermore, our first production facility at the same site as our engineers will give us significant advantages in preparing for mass production."
He continues:
"We are convinced that regional air mobility can make a positive contribution to society by connecting all cities, from small to large, within a 300-kilometer radius, fully electric and at high speed."
