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Lilium GmbH

Electric air taxi developer based in Weßling, Germany

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About Lilium

Lilium GmbH is an aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. The company is building the Lilium Jet. It describes this aircraft as the first electric vertical takeoff and landing jet. The aircraft is designed specifically for high speed regional air mobility. It will produce zero operating emissions during flight and offer a new form of clean transportation.

The Lilium Jet is designed to carry a spacious payload and cabin in its class. It takes off vertically like a helicopter and flies with fixed wing efficiency. It is also designed to produce low noise compared to traditional aircraft. The company is pursuing dual certification for the jet to meet international aviation standards.

Lilium plans to offer faster travel than current high speed ground alternatives. It will open direct air connections between cities and regions. This approach creates a new sustainable transportation network that bypasses congested roads. The company aims to change regional mobility by moving passenger traffic into the airspace above traditional ground routes.

Lilium works with global industry leaders on the design and production of its jet. It partners with Honeywell on avionics and flight control systems. It works with Customcells to produce advanced silicon anode batteries for the seven seat jet. It builds the airframe with Aciturri and maintains a major supply partnership with Toray.

The company is collaborating with established operators to bring the jet to market. It has commercial agreements with NetJets and Azul. It is also working with ABB to develop charging infrastructure for regional air travel. Ferrovial is working with Lilium to develop a vertiport network across the United States.

Lilium is building a full ecosystem for its air mobility service. It partners with Lufthansa Aviation Training to prepare pilots for the new aircraft type. It works with Flight Safety International on training programs. The jet is also available for private sale in the United States through partnerships with EMCJET and Arcosjet.

The company employs a team of more than 1000 people. This team includes engineering experts and global business executives. Many team members are experienced aviation leaders from large aerospace companies. Lilium operates a production facility near Munich where it develops and assembles its electric jets.

Services

  • Aircraft development
  • Regional air mobility
  • Vertiport development
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Pilot training
  • Private aircraft sales

Location

Lilium GmbH, Zugspitzstraße 12, 82234 Weßling, Germany

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