Thursday, August 22, 2024 Lilium, a trailblazer in electric aviation and Regional Air Mobility (RAM), has reached a significant milestone by completing the first phase of integration testing for the Lilium Jet’s electrical power system. This achievement, conducted at Lilium’s state-of-the-art laboratory, marks a crucial step toward obtaining flight conditions approval and type-certification for the innovative Lilium Jet. As the initial two Lilium Jets are assembled, engineers are rigorously testing the aircraft’s core powertrain components to ensure compliance with EASA’s SC-VTOL regulations.
The newly established electrical power system lab is situated at Lilium’s headquarters within their dedicated test campus on the outskirts of Munich. This facility simulates the Lilium Jet’s powertrain in a controlled setting, incorporating low voltage systems that power avionics and cabin features, onboard energy isolation units to prevent hazardous energy release, and an operational charging station. Lilium engineers utilize specialized software to design flight profiles, conduct tests, and collect real-time data.
This data will be crucial for demonstrating the aircraft’s safety and adherence to certification standards. The lab also provides a secure environment to introduce faults and test system resilience to failures. Developed in collaboration with Italian supplier EN4, known for its advanced aerospace testing solutions, the lab integrates cutting-edge software and ha.