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Referenced article published on finance.yahoo.com on May 4, 2023. Press release by Lilium GmbH. Link to original article:

Lilium Jet enters powered test campaign at Europe’s largest wind tunnel facility

In an exhilarating leap forward, Lilium, renowned for their pioneering work in all-electric vertical take-off and landing jets, has initiated a wind tunnel testing phase for a scale model of their much-anticipated Lilium Jet. This testing is being conducted at the largest wind tunnel in Europe, the German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW) facility in Marknesse, Netherlands, taking advantage of its impressive dimensions.

Marking a significant milestone in Lilium’s journey, this sophisticated scale model of the Lilium Jet – designed by TGR-E and supported by IBK-Innovation – is put through the paces, including working engines and flap actuators. Lilium anticipates gathering an invaluable, extensive dataset to verify flight physics and performance predictions across the complete aircraft flight envelope, from hover to cruise.

DNW’s contribution to the aviation sector is noteworthy, aiding the development of all Airbus aircraft, the Embraer E-jet family, and numerous helicopters since its inception in 1976. As Lilium prepares for the final assembly later this year, this vital wind tunnel testing phase inspires optimism in Lilium’s ongoing mission to decarbonize air travel with sustainable and accessible high-speed transportation.