German start-up Lilium has completed the second phase of testing for its electric prototype flying taxi. The 36 -seat plane, which has five electric jet engines fitted to the wings, made the switch from vertical to level flight, and travelled at a speed of 100 km /h. Lilium said the final version of the air taxi will have a range of 300 km and a top speed of 300 km The company has also completed its first manufacturing facility and has brought on a veteran aerospace executive to oversee its flight program. /h. It's on track to launch commercial operations in May of this year .
German start-up Lilium has completed the second phase of testing for its electric prototype flying taxi. The 36 -seat plane, which has five electric jet engines fitted to the wings, made the switch from vertical to level flight, and travelled at a speed of 100 km /h. Lilium said the final version of the air taxi will have a range of 300 km and a top speed of 300 km /h. It's on track to launch commercial operations in May of this year .