Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Former Airbus CEO Thomas Enders will serve as chair of Lilium’s board of directors after the German eVTOL aircraft developer completes its merger with special purpose acquisition company Qell. The deal, which is set to generate total proceeds of around $830 million, is due to be concluded by the end of June.
Lilium announced Enders’ appointment during its inaugural Analyst Day event on June 15. Enders, who joined the companies advisory board in January, said he is, “focused on expanding this world-class board of directors to support CEO Daniel Wiegand and his great management team, and set the course for success.” Qell founder and CEO Barry Engle is also a board director.
Analysts were briefed on the roles that program partners will play in the development of the seven-seat, all-electric Lilium Jet, which features 36 ducted fans installed in a fixed-wing and canard, and is due to enter service in 2024. These include Honeywell Aerospace (fly-by-wire controls, avionics, and certification support), Palantir (intelligence and data management), Lufthansa Aviation Training (pilot recruitment and training), and Ferrovial (vertiports). Both Honeywell and Palantir are directly investing in Lilium. Lilium has also signed up business aviation services group Luxaviation to provide operational support for its planned air taxi services.
During the Analyst Day, Lilium presented&nbsp;a new video that gives a representation of the Lilium Jet’s cabin interior. This <a href="https://youtu.be/d7XM7eLU9Js">shows</a> six passenger seats and a separate hold for luggage.

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Lilium has published images of cabin interior mock-ups for its six-passenger eVTOL aircraft. (Image: Lilium)

Former Airbus CEO Thomas Enders To Chair Lilium after Qell Merger

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