German start-up Eagle , which recently received $11m ( $11m ) in funding from venture capital firm Lilium , has conducted successful tests of its two-seater jet prototype, according to a statement on its website. Mirko Reuter, formerly Head of Automated Driving at Audi AG, is joining the team as Head of Autonomous Flight at Lilium. The Eagle vertical take-off and landing jet is being designed for use in on-demand air taxi and ride-sharing services. Previously, Lilium had only flight-tested scale prototypes. The company is now working on a design for a five -seater aircraft.
German start-up Eagle , which recently received $11m ( $11m ) in funding from venture capital firm Lilium , has conducted successful tests of its two-seater jet prototype, according to a statement on its website. The Eagle vertical take-off and landing jet is being designed for use in on-demand air taxi and ride-sharing services. Previously, Lilium had only flight-tested scale prototypes. The company is now working on a design for a five -seater aircraft.