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2026
8 July The 700 kg-class aircraft is the heaviest electric aircraft to fly in India to date.

Sarla completes Sylla eVTOL flight test campaign

The half-scale demonstrator has logged more than 500 tests and over 18 hours of flight time, validating propulsion, battery and control systems.

2025
1 December

ReleaseArcher and Karem Aircraft announce exclusive collaboration to utilize military-grade rotor technology on Archer’s next-generation dual-use VTOL aircraft

16 October Archer says the purchase will help the U.S. maintain leadership in eVTOL technology.

Archer boosts eVTOL progress with €18m Lilium patent acquisition

The transaction marks a major consolidation in advanced air mobility and is expected to accelerate U.S. progress in ducted fan and electric flight technology.

8 September

ReleaseVaeridion secures battery manufacturing facility at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport ahead of first flight

8 August

ReleaseAmbitious Air Mobility Group reaffirms its interest in joining Lilium and aims to create jobs in European aerospace

7 August The piloted VX4 prototype undergoing flight testing at Vertical’s Flight Test Centre at Cotswold Airport.

Aciturri to supply entire VX4 airframe for Vertical

The company has agreed to manufacture and engineer the full VX4 airframe as part of Vertical’s wider Flightpath 2030 production and certification strategy.

30 April

ReleaseCustomCells files for insolvency proceedings for key operating entities

2024
24 December

ReleaseLilium achieves breakthrough in investor search

5 December

ReleaseLilium GmbH reports continuing momentum on the Lilium Jet commercial and test program, as KPMG-driven M&A process continues

5 November

ReleaseLilium launches M&A process with KPMG, targets program continuation towards first flight and certification

24 October

ReleaseLilium Board approves application for self-administration of German subsidiaries

3 October

Lilium powers on all-electric jet ahead of first flight

MSN 1 will be Lilium’s lab test aircraft, or “ironbird”. It will be a fully functional aircraft and key asset for the certification program, being used to prove safety of flight and compliance with airworthiness requirements.

9 September

ReleaseLilium partners with Speedgoat for testing and certification of eVTOL controllers

21 August

ReleaseLilium starts integration testing of Lilium Jet electrical power system

7 August

Lilium selects Thales for eVTOL antennae

From minimising drag and weight to optimising antenna placement, Thales' expertise will be instrumental in the success of Lilium's ambitious eVTOL program while advancing sustainability goals.

17 July

ReleaseLilium reaffirms 2026 target for first customer deliveries and provides additional detail on testing program

3 July The test bed has been designed for aerodynamic and electrical performance evaluation of Lilium’s jet technology.

Lilium completes first electric jet propulsion tests

Testing of the propulsion unit, comprising two engines within a propulsion mounting system, was carried out at Lilium’s dedicated propulsion unit test bed, located at Lilium’s headquarters near Munich.

28 May

ReleaseDedienne Aerospace and Lilium license agreement: A major step forward in eVTOL aircraft production and maintenance

22 May The test facility is expected to be operational in late summer 2024.

Lilium begins construction of certification test facility

The facility will be a cornerstone of the Lilium Jet certification programme. The rig will be used to simulate flights, for system integration testing and to verify aircraft performance through multiple flight profiles.

15 May Lilium Jet production is expected to boost French export volumes as the vast majority of produced Jets would serve other countries.

Lilium to expand industrial footprint in France

Lilium is keen to leverage France’s unique aerospace heritage and vast supplier base in aerospace and electrification to expand its high-volume production capacity of the Lilium Jet.

15 May

ReleaseLilium welcomes KfW due diligence undertaking

24 April

ReleaseHoneywell develops innovative, lightweight sensor technology for the Lilium Jet

16 April

ReleaseLilium starts production of high-performance battery packs for the Lilium Jet

3 April The standby flight instrument supplied by Garmin is already in use on thousands of certified aircraft.

Garmin standby flight instruments grace the Lilium Jet

Lilium began assembly of the first Lilium Jet at its manufacturing and testing facilities near Munich at the end of 2023. The first piloted flight test of the Lilium Jet is targeted to occur in late 2024.

26 February

ReleaseLilium gears up for production of the Lilium Jet's revolutionary electric propulsion units

2023
13 December In the next step, the fuselage will be matched and joined with the aircraft's canards and main wings.

Lilium selects Honeywell cooling as jet enters production

Honeywell's MicroVCS high-speed, oil-free centrifugal compressor technology allows the system to be 22% lighter than conventional screw or scroll compressor-based vapour cycle cooling systems.

27 November

ReleaseLilium receives EASA Design Organization Approval

14 November

ReleaseLilium partners with industrial leader DENSO to prepare production ramp-up of the Lilium Jet's innovative electric engine

12 November

ReleaseHoneywell's Advanced Air Mobility business reaches $10 billion in wins to help build the future of sustainable flight

10 November

ReleaseLilium announces partnership for high-volume production of Lilium Jet battery cells

9 November

ReleaseLilium and Michelin announce the development and serial production of Lilium Jet Tires

23 October

ReleaseHigh-voltage electrical harnesses for the all-electric Lilium Jet

18 October

High voltage harnesses provide arteries for Lilium Jet

The harnesses will act as the aircraft's main electrical arteries, distributing power from the ten batteries, located on the sides of the fuselage, to the jet propulsion units, embedded into the main wings and canards.

26 September

ReleaseLilium starts assembly of the Lilium Jet's revolutionary electric propulsion system

21 September Ready for final assembly to begin.

Aciturri starts final assembly of Lilium Jet

The fuselage is planned for delivery to Lilium facilities in Wessling, Germany in the fourth quarter 2023, prior to planned start of assembly of the first Lilium Jet by year end.

7 September

ReleaseLilium and Saint-Gobain Aerospace team up on bespoke windows and windshields

18 July

ReleaseLilium successfully arranges $192 M capital raise supported by leading german technology investors

6 July

ReleaseLilium completes final audit in major step towards achieving EASA Design Organization Approval

26 June

ReleaseFAA issues G-1 for Lilium Jet, making Lilium only eVTOL manufacturer with EASA and FAA certification basis for a powered lift eVTOL aircraft

21 June

ReleaseSKF announces electric aviation agreement with Lilium

11 May

ReleaseLilium and FlightSafety International sign flight simulator and training agreement

10 May DNW's wind tunnels have been used in the development of all Airbus aircraft, from the A300 to the A380 and A400M, as well as the Embraer E-jet family and numerous helicopters.

Lilium Jet enters powered test campaign in the wind tunnel

The 40% scale of the model was also made possible by the dimensions of the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) facility, which is the largest wind tunnel in Europe, measuring 9.5m (31ft) in width.

2 May

ReleaseLilium announces capital raise for up to $250 Million, with $100 million funded at close

28 March

ReleaseLilium and Customcells ramp up silicon anode battery cell production

2 March Lilium's collaboration with Collins continues the company's strategy of teaming up with established tier one aerospace suppliers.

Collins develops sidestick system for Lilium Jet

Collins has extensive experience in developing and certifying inceptors for commercial jets, and will certify the Lilium Jet's pair of inceptors to commercial aviation standards.

8 February

ReleaseIonblox increases Series B to $32m with investment from Lilium, Applied Ventures, Temasek and Catalus Capital

31 January

ReleaseLilium joins forces with GKN Aerospace for Lilium Jet's Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS)

20 January

ReleaseManufacturing agreement Lilium & Aeronamic

2022
18 November

ReleaseLilium announces pricing of $119M capital raise with investment from largest shareholders, key strategic partners, CEO, and board members to fund continued development of new electric aircraft

26 October

ReleaseIonblox raises $24 Million Series B investment to support the commercialisation of unique high energy plus high power battery cells