CEO Klaus Roewe says the shift of the Lilium Jet’s first flight into early 2025 is linked to some key suppliers missing out on EASA software validation requirements.
Some leading air taxi startups are contemplating next steps in terms of developing better-performing aircraft for expanded mission sets in the next decade.
Airbus says it is targeting ambulance and medical services as an early market for its eVTOL system, follow the unveiling of its four-person CityAirbus NextGen.
Although shareholders have put more money into advanced air mobility, getting government loans could still be crucial, and avoiding program delays will be key.
Lilium CEO Klaus Roewe expects $100 million in loan guarantees from the German and Bavarian governments, while talks with France toward $200 million continue.