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Volocopter VoloCity shambo.pfaff@i… Wed, 11/29/2023 – 14:18 Volocopter VoloCity Market Indicator Code Commercial Program Profile ID 471789

Lilium Jet shambo.pfaff@i… Wed, 11/29/2023 – 14:01 The Lilium Jet is a vectored thrust eVTOL being developed by Lilium GmbH. Flight tests of the technology demonstrator version of the aircraft have been performed, including main wing transition from a hover to horizontal flight. Entry into service is planned for 2025. Lilium intend for the aircraft to be certified by both EASA and the FAA under the SC-VTOL and part 21.17b categories, respectively.Structure and PowertrainThe aircraft features a carbon fibre composite structure, supplied by Toray, with a large panoramic viewing window on the upper fuselage, the cabin interior is to be supplied by Diehl Aviation with seats supplied by Expliseat. The aircraft has a canard wing design and tricycle-wheeled landing gear, with no tail. 36 independent electric motors and ducted fans are mounted on the upper surface of the wings, providing both lift and propulsion. These will be powered by batteries, supplied by CustomCells and power distribution units supplied by Astronics. Aernova are to supply the propulsion mounting system.Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) is the name given to this method of powering aircraft. No critical points of failure provide a high level of redundancy and will ensure safety onboard. Further safety arises from the aircraft’s ability to land conventionally when required.SpecificationsAircraft TypeVectored thrust eVTOLSeats4 passenger club cabin+pilot6 passenger shuttle+pilotMTOW3,175kg/7,000 lbs.Payload~700kg/1,543 lbs.Length8.5m/28 ft.Wingspan13.9m/45.6 ft.Landing GearFixed wheeled tricylce landing gear.Cruising Altitude3,000m/10,000 ft.Cruising Speed280kph/175 mphRange250+km/155+ milesPropulsion36 independent electric motors and ducted fans.Power/Energy StorageBatteries, details unknown. “Third-party tests of full-scale prototype cells by independent laboratory Energy Assurance confirmed 88% energy retention after 800 charging cycles with 100% depth of discharge”.Flight ControlsFly-by-wireTakeoff & LandingVTOL, with backup CTOL capability.AutonomyNoAvionicsThe fly-by-wire avionics and flight control system are to be supplied by Honeywell. Channel Commercial Aviation Market Indicator Code Commercial Program Profile ID 471777

Beta Technologies CX300 shambo.pfaff@i… Wed, 11/29/2023 – 12:50 The ALIA CTOL (CX300) is an eCTOL (electric conventional take-off and landing) aircraft being developed by BETA Technologies. The aircraft began its life as a prototype for BETA’s Alia-250, but after a change in strategy in 2023 it is now intended to go into production. As a result, a prototype version of the aircraft, the SN1, has already flown many test flights since 2020. Its intended entry into service is 2025 and certification is being sought from the FAA under Part 23.Structure and PowertrainThe structure is essentially the same as the ALIA-250. The CX300 seats five passengers and pilot inside a composite fuselage. The aircraft features a V-shaped tail and a high wing, with two booms stretching between the wing and tail. The landing gear is shaped similarly to skid landing gear but has four wheels fixed to it for take-off and landing. Lift is provided by the wing and propulsion comes from a fixed pusher propeller at the rear of the aircraft. All are independently powered by electric motors, fed by batteries located beneath the cabin.Distributed electric propulsion (DEP) is the name given to this method of powering aircraft. No critical points of failure provide a high level of redundancy and will ensure safety onboard. Further safety is ensured in the design by having the lift fans positioned above the fuselage and away from passengers.SpecificationsAircraft TypeFixed wing eCTOLSeatsPilot + 5MTOW2,926kg/6,450 lbs.Wingspan15.2m/50 ft.Landing GearSkid landing gear/fixed four wheeled.Range621+km/386+ miles (SN1 prototype has achieved this range).Flight ControlsFly-by-wireTakeoff & LandingCTOLAutonomyPlanned for future.AvionicsThe CX300 features a fly-by-wire flight control system with autonomy planned for the future. Channel Commercial Aviation Market Indicator Code Commercial Program Profile ID 471764