Lilium Achieves Wingborne Flight On Phoenix 2 Demonstrator

Lilium’s demonstrator

Tufts aligned with airflow over the fan ducts are a sign that Lilium’s demonstrator has achieved full transition on the main wing.

Credit: Lilium
When he was at Airbus, Klaus Roewe’s biggest challenge was to develop the A320neo family and see it through certification. His new job requires him to do the same, but for a much smaller startup and its planned electric six-seater: the Lilium Jet. “The mission is not without risk—the technical...
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