Lilium is a German start-up that is developed a five-seater electric jet that can take off and land vertically. It is a flying taxi.
The company aims to offer sustainable, high-speed air mobility through its aircraft, vertiports and digital service. Lilium successfully tested its prototype in 2019 and 2021 and plans to launch its services in multiple cities by 2025.
eVTOL market
Lilium is one of the leading companies in the emerging eVTOL market, which faces challenges such as regulation, infrastructure, safety and public opinion. Lilium claims that its jet is faster, quieter and more efficient than its competitors, and that it can travel up to 300 km in just 60 minutes.
Lilium has been granted EU approval to design and operate its electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles globally.
It’s a key milestone for the industry. Lilium has been working for several years to get such vehicles ready for commercial market.