Lilium N.V., has received the first set of standby flight instruments from Garmin following the multi-year contract signed in 2023 for the integration of advanced safety features into the Lilium Jet along with the flight simulator crucial for pilot training.
Lilium N.V., a pioneer in the development of all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets, has announced the reception of the first set of standby flight instruments from Garmin, a renowned provider of avionics solutions. This milestone follows the multi-year supplier contract inked by Lilium and Garmin in 2023 and marks a significant step in the integration of advanced safety features into the Lilium Jet, which is currently in production, along with the flight simulator crucial for pilot training.
Standby instrumentation in aviation serves as a backup display system in case of primary cockpit instrumentation failure. The standby flight instruments provided by Garmin represent a crucial safety feature for the Lilium Jet, enhancing overall safety for both crew and passengers. This redundancy is pivotal in Lilium’s pursuit of dual type-certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Martin Schuebel, Senior Vice President Procurement, Lilium said, “Our decision to collaborate with Garmin on this critical system followed an extensive evaluation process and we are delighted with the great progress. These first deliveries confirm once again our strategy of working with tier one aerospace companies with proven experience in delivering products certified to the highest standards of aviation safety.”
Garmin’s expertise as a leading avionics solutions provider across various aviation sectors, including general aviation, business aviation, rotorcraft, advanced air mobility, government and defense, and commercial air carriers, is reflected in the standby flight instrument supplied to Lilium. This instrument, already deployed on numerous certified aircraft globally, will seamlessly integrate into the Lilium Jet’s cockpit and interface with the flight control computer. It will provide critical inertial sensor data such as attitude and acceleration to the flight control system while serving as a modern, touchscreen flight display that operates independently of the primary avionics system.
Carl Wolf, Vice President of Aviation Sales and Marketing, Garmin said, “We are proud to be part of an outstanding team supporting certification and entry into service of the Lilium Jet. Garmin is committed to innovation, and we are excited to supply our standby flight instrument solution that will add extraordinary capability to the Lilium Jet cockpit.”
Lilium initiated the assembly of the first Lilium Jet at its manufacturing and testing facilities near Munich towards the end of 2023. The company targets the first piloted flight test of the Lilium Jet by late 2024, marking a crucial milestone in the advancement of all-electric eVTOL technology.
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In conclusion, the collaboration between Lilium N.V. and Garmin underscores a shared commitment to aviation safety, innovation, and the advancement of cutting-edge eVTOL technology. The integration of Garmin’s standby flight instruments into the Lilium Jet represents a significant stride towards achieving dual certification and ensuring the highest standards of safety and reliability for future air mobility solutions.
