Lilium commences production of Lilium Jet battery packs

Developer of the electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet Lilium has commenced production of the ‘advanced, aviation grade battery packs that will power the Lilium Jet on its first piloted flight,’ targeted for the end of 2024. Lilium has secured comprehensive intellectual property rights for its unique battery technology. The Lilium Jet’s battery pack is comprised of lithium-ion cells with silicon-dominant anodes that, according to the manufacturer, will allow for higher energy, power, and fast-charging capabilities than graphite anode cells. They are being designed to comply with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)’s ‘stringent safety requirements requiring shock