As eVTOL companies race to commercialization, type certification is one of the biggest hurdles. Type certification for eVTOLs is particularly challenging as standards are being developed as companies engage in the process. Now, having taken one of their first flights in Germany back in 2017, the Lilium Jet has become the First eVTOL with both EASA and FAA certification basis - … [Read more...] about Lilium Jet Becomes First eVTOL with Both EASA and FAA Certification Basis
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Publicly Traded Advanced Air Mobility Companies: Lilium, Archer Join Joby, Ehang
(News and Editorial. Not to be construed as investment advice.) It's been a big season for publicly traded advanced air mobility companies. Chinese manufacturer EHang went public early in the game, hitting Nasdaq on September 19, 2019 (NASDAQ:EH): but this year, they've gotten some company. US-based Joby Aviation went public last month, commencing trading on the New York … [Read more...] about Publicly Traded Advanced Air Mobility Companies: Lilium, Archer Join Joby, Ehang
Drone Taxi: Lilium Soars with $240 Funding Round
Munich-based aviation startup Lilium is soaring higher today with a funding boost of $240 million. The internal funding round is led by Tencent, with Atomico, Freigeist and LGT participating. The funding will fuel Lilium’s development and production of the Lilium Jet, an all-electric, VTOL passenger drone . According to a company press release, Lilium plans to operate … [Read more...] about Drone Taxi: Lilium Soars with $240 Funding Round
VTOL Lilium Jet has First Flight in Germany
In Germany this week a small but well-funded aviation startup successfully completed initial test flights for an aerial transport service with a twist. This is the Lilium Jet, from Lilium. It's electric, has vertical take-off and landing capabilities and has been designed to be the Uber of the skies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohig71bwRUE Sure, it's another transport … [Read more...] about VTOL Lilium Jet has First Flight in Germany
