MUNICH, Germany, June 14, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM) (“Lilium”), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (“eVTOL”) jet, has chosen French manufacturer Expliseat to design and build the pilot and passenger seats for the Lilium Jet.
Expliseat specializes in lightweight and durable seating for aviation and other low carbon mobilities. The company has unique expertise in advanced materials such as carbon fiber and titanium, which makes their seats approximately 35% lighter than aviation seats typically made of aluminium.
This significant saving in weight is the result of an ultralight frame, which means comfort isn’t sacrificed. The considerable mass saved is partially reinvested into additional cushions and enhanced ergonomics, which is expected to provide an optimal experience for the Lilium Jet’s passengers. Lower seat mass contributes to a more efficient and sustainable aviation. Expliseat is also engaged in other greentech initiatives. The company developed revolutionary recycled composite processes to produce seat parts without using any virgin material while guaranteeing higher levels of robustness compared to conventional plastic ones.
Martin Schuebel, Senior Vice President Procurement at Lilium, said: “The Lilium Jet uses cutting-edge technology, so it’s only right that we have the best partners who also challenge the way things are done. Expliseat’s expertise with lightweight and durable materials will help us reach weight and distance targets for commercialization, while ensuring a premium passenger experience.”
Amaury Barberot, CEO Expliseat, said: “Expliseat leads the forefront for sustainable seating solutions. Lilium’s selection of Expliseat is a testimony to our technological advances and to the efficient balance offered by the TiSeat between weight saving and extra comfort. We are proud to develop one of the first serially produced eVTOL seats in history, compliant with the specific safety standards applicable to the industry, and to contribute to Lilium’s pioneering development.”
Lilium (NASDAQ: LILM) is creating a sustainable and accessible mode of high-speed, regional transportation for people and goods. Using the Lilium Jet, an all-electric vertical take-off and landing jet, offering leading capacity, low noise and high performance with zero operating emissions, Lilium is accelerating the decarbonization of air travel. Working with aerospace, technology and infrastructure leaders, and with planned launch networks announced in Germany, the United States and Brazil, Lilium’s 800+ strong team includes approximately 450 aerospace engineers and a leadership team responsible for delivering some of the most successful aircraft in aviation history. Founded in 2015, Lilium’s headquarters and manufacturing facilities are in Munich, Germany, with teams based across Europe and the U.S. To learn more, visit www.lilium.com.
Meredith Bell, Lilium +41 79 432 57 79 press@lilium.com
About Expliseat: Based in Paris, Expliseat is an experienced greentech, leader in innovative lightweight seats for the mobility sectors. Expliseat is the manufacturer of the lightest aircraft seat in the world: the TiSeat – contributing to accelerate and improve the efficiency and sustainability in civil aviation. TiSeat already cumulated more than 50,000,000 Flight Hours. TiSeat is available on multiple aircraft platforms including Airbus A320, Boeing 737, ATR, De Havilland Dash 8, COMAC ARJ 21 and Dassault Falcon Jets – and received in 2021 the “Airbus Innovation award” out of 12,000 global suppliers. In November 2020, Expliseat became the first and only seat supplier to receive the prestigious “Solar Impulse Efficient Label” for its clean technology and positive impact on the environment assessed by worldwide independent experts. Cost efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions made by Expliseat are supported by the French Government and received multiple awards including the JEC Innovation Award that recognized our expertise in composite. https://www.expliseat.com/
This communication contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including, but not limited to, statements regarding Lilium N.V.’s proposed business and business model, the markets and industry in which Lilium N.V. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Lilium Group”) operate or intend to operate, the anticipated timing of the commercialization and launch of the Lilium Group’s business in phases, the expected performance and benefits of Expliseat’s products in the Lilium Jet and the expected results of the Lilium Group’s business and business model, including when launched in phases. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on management’s current expectations with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risk and uncertainties and subject to change at any time. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contained in the projections or forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this communication include those discussed in Lilium’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 20-F, all of which are available at www.sec.gov. For more information, see the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Lilium’s Annual Report on Form 20-F and in other filings. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. You are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and the Lilium Group assumes no obligation to, and does not intend to, update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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