The future of transportation is literally taking off in Brazil, as German manufacturer Lilium takes an important step towards the introduction of its long-awaited “flying car“.
With the promise of transforming the urban mobility scenario, Lilium began assembling the first its Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing (eVTOL) in partnership with Azul, one of the main airlines in the country.
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Lilium's eVTOL, known by many as the “flying car” or “flying taxi”, is a milestone in aviation and urban mobility.
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The assembly of the first seven fuselages (one of the structural parts of the vehicle) represents a step crucial in the certification process necessary for the commercial operation of these aircraft revolutionary.
Production is carried out in collaboration with the Spanish company Aciturri, which also supplies fuselage components for renowned aircraft such as the Airbus A350, Boeing 787 and Embraer KC-390.
The electric propulsion system has also begun to be installed, and prototype tests were successfully completed in Germany in July.
With an impressive design and remarkable technical features, the Lilium Jet is ready to challenge the boundaries of mobility urban.
Model: Lilium Jet;
Capacity: up to six passengers plus a pilot;
Motorization: up to 36 electric motors with adjustable direction to propel the aircraft;
Cruising speed: 250 km/h;
Flight autonomy: Up to 250 km away;
Noise level: 68 decibels at a hundred meters away (similar to a normal conversation);
Release forecast in Brazil: 2025.
Azul, one of the main enthusiasts of this innovative project, plans to operate up to 220 Lilium Jet units, in a business estimated at up to US$1 billion.
The Brazilian airline sees this partnership as an opportunity to expand its air network, connecting large economic centers, metropolitan areas, tourist destinations and residential condominiums to airports.
The initial forecast is that these aerial vehicles will reach the Brazil in 2025, but commercial operation will take some time to start as it requires testing and certifications in the country.
However, this is just the beginning of a transport revolution, with Lilium leading the way.
In addition to the German company, Gol also plans to adopt electric aerial vehicles in its fleet, choosing the VX4 model from Vertical Aerospace, from Great Britain.
Expected to begin operations in 2027, these aircraft, as well as the Lilium Jet, aim to reduce carbon and noise emissions, making the future of transport cleaner and quieter.
As Brazil prepares to receive these innovations in the coming years, it is clear that the The sky is far from the limit when it comes to transforming the way we move around cities.
The future of urban mobility is arriving with the promise of revolutionizing the way we travel and connecting people in a more efficient and sustainable way.
