Lilium, an eVTOL jet developer, has received Design Organization Approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This validation acknowledges Lilium's capability to design and produce aircraft that meet safety and compliance standards.

Furthermore, the certification awarded to Lilium allows the company to design and certify aircraft according to EASA’s SC-VTOL rules, which are comprehensive requirements for eVTOL aircraft. The company is now proceeding with validations of its Lilium Jet with the FAA under the terms of the Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement between the European Union and the US.

Analyst QuickTake: This news comes after Lilium completed the fourth and final Design Organization Approval audit done by the EASA in July 2023 . In November 2023 , ArcosJet, a Dubai-based business aircraft brokerage firm, purchased 10 eVTOL jets from Lilium, marking a key milestone in the introduction of eVTOL travel in the Middle East.