Lilium expands 'Power-On' digital solutions portfolio at Farnborough Airshow

Microsoft’s Azure cloud solution will monitor the health of the aircraft to streamline its path to flight test clearance. As development continues, the offering will expand to integrate additional capabilities for efficient flight planning using proprietary algorithms for Lilium’s energy and propulsion systems, as well as ground operations and vertiport management systems suitable for various types of landing sites.

Power-On will also collaborate with travel technology company Amadeus on passenger check-in and biometric vertiport security screening. It plans to use Amadeus’s global reservation system for eVTOL operations.

GE Aerospace’s event management system will supply flight data monitoring to improve safety management and training. Customers will also be able to access technical documents and request engineering support through a dedicated customer portal that integrates artificial intelligence functions for more efficient workflows.

“Our goal is to ensure that every aspect of operating the Lilium Jet is efficient, safe, and as seamless as possible,” said Borel.

Separately, in a representative survey conducted in the UK, Lilium found that almost three-quarters (71%) of the UK population want cleaner forms of air travel. More than 60% of respondents expressed concerns about aviation's impact on environmental noise, traffic congestion near large airports, and damage to rural environments.

Last week Lilium announced a firm order from Saudia Group for 50 Lilium Jets with options on 50 more on July 18. It expects these aircraft to become commercially operational in 2026.

In a July 2024 SEC filing regarding the Saudia announcement, Lilium stated its order book consists of 106 firm orders and reservations, 76 options, and roughly 600 aircraft under MOU.