Lilium N.V. the pioneer of the all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet has announced that it has received the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) G-1 Certification Basis required for the type certificate validation of its Lilium Jet by the FAA. This certification comes after the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued its certification basis for the Lilium Jet in 2020, making Lilium the first eVTOL company to hold both EASA and FAA certification bases for a powered lift eVTOL aircraft.
In order to facilitate global operations, Lilium is pursuing concurrent certification of the Lilium Jet through validation by the FAA under the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement between the EU and the U.S. The company is among a select few eVTOL companies seeking dual certification in both the EU and the U.S., highlighting its commitment to meeting the safety standards and certification procedures of both regions.