Meet the futuristic electric VTOL aircraft Saudi Arabia is buying. Lilium Jet is an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft aimed at revolutionizing short-distance travel with its jet-powered, sustainable design. Developed by Germany's Lilium GmbH, the aircraft is advancing with successful test flights and ongoing assembly of its innovative electric propulsion units, edging closer to realization as the company targets certification of its six-seater aircraft by the end of 2024. T

German company Lilium tested its vertical takeoff "flying taxi" in southern Spain. The Lilium Jet is billed as the "first all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet" and looks set to bring electric air mobility to a number of countries in the coming years, including China, Italy and Switzerland. One analyst says "flying taxis" could be a reality for the average person by 2030, but that all depends on consumer demand. | NoComment