Lilium and Saudia announce binding order for at least 50 aircraft

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Yves Le Marquand

18 Jul 24

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Saudia and Lilium have signed a binding sales agreement for 50 Lilium Jets, with options for the purchase of 50 more.  The agreement marks the largest of…

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Lilium CEO expects state loan guarantees in matter of weeks

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Yves Le Marquand

14 Jun 24

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Lilium expects to receive guarantees from the Federal Government and the State of Bavaria as security for a loan from the German state bank KfW…

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Lilium establishes entity to expand role in Chinese market

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Jun 24

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Lilium has signed an agreement with China’s Shenzhen-based Bao’an District to establish an entity in the country. The subsidiary, known by its English translation as Powerful Wing,…

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Lilium expects state guarantees in Germany against loan worth €100m-plus

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Yves Le Marquand

15 May 24

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The positive answer Lilium was looking for from Germany appears to have been realised as the federal government and State of Bavaria commission state development…

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Lilium names Johan Malmqvist as chief financial officer

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Yves Le Marquand

25 Mar 24

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German eVTOL developer Lilium has appointed Johan Malmqvist as chief financial officer (CFO). Malmqvist  has more than 25 years’ experience in CFO roles across a…

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Lilium tightens belt, beats budget in 2023

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Fayaz Hussain

29 Feb 24

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Lilium reported strong financial performance in 2023, exceeding expectations in terms of cash burn and liquidity. “2023 was a pivotal year for Lilium,” said CEO…

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Lilium and Fraport partner on commercial eVTOL network development

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Jan 24

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Lilium has signed a deal with airport operator Fraport to work together on developing a commercial eVTOL network. Active at 30 international airports across four…

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Lufthansa and Lilium sign deal to explore eVTOL operations in Europe

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Yves Le Marquand

8 Dec 23

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Lilium and Lufthansa Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore use cases for Lilium’s aircraft in Europe.  The pair plan to look…

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First Lilium Jet fuselage on final assembly line

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Yves Le Marquand

7 Dec 23

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Lilium announced it has begun production of the Lilium Jet, following yesterday’s arrival of the first fuselage at the firm’s final assembly line.   The…

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Lilium receives design approval from EASA

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Yves Le Marquand

27 Nov 23

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Lilium has received Design Organisation Approval from EASA further clearing the pathway towards type certification of its eVTOL.  The approval means the German eVTOL aircraft…

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Michelin to make custom-designed tires for Lilium Jet

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Yves Le Marquand

10 Nov 23

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Lilium and Michelin have announced a partnership to produce custom tires for the Lilium Jet. The firms began working together more than a year ago…

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Lilium beginning propulsion system assembly

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Yves Le Marquand

29 Sep 23

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Lilium is starting to put together the Lilium Jet’s electric propulsion system ahead of a first manned flight planned for late 2024. The assembly is…

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Lilium and Aciturri begin building eVTOL

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Yves Le Marquand

21 Sep 23

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Lilium has begun fuselage assembly for the Lilium Jet with the help of strategic partner Aciturri. The aircraft, which remains on track for a first…

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Lilium receives FAA G-1 certification basis

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Yves Le Marquand

26 Jun 23

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Lilium has received the FAA’s G-1 Certification Basis necessary for type certification of its aircraft, making it the only powered-lift OEM to receive a basis…

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Lilium begins expanding into Asian market

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Yves Le Marquand

19 Jun 23

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Lilium has begun expanding into Hong Kong and China, including an order from Heli-Eastern for 100 aircraft.  Heli-Eastern aka Shenzhen Eastern General Aviation, is a…

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