AI Air Taxis Arrive: Will You Ride a Pilotless evTOL?
In the 2010s, a wave of startups emerged, each racing to bring air taxis to major cities around the world. Today their plans are coming to fruition.
Lilium
Lilium is a German aerospace company founded in 2015 that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) jets for regional air mobility. Headquartered near Munich, the company’s flagship aircraft, the Lilium Jet, uses ducted electric fan technology to achieve quiet, efficient flight with zero emissions. Designed for short to mid-range routes, it aims to connect cities and regions through a network of vertiports.