Electrical Systems Supplier Reports Uptick in Equipment Orders from eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturers

Astronics now holds a $20 million order backlog for electric power systems to be supplied to 10 companies developing eVTOL vehicles.

Lilium engineer tests power systems on the Lilium Jet eVTOL aircraft. — Lilium is one of ten eVTOL aircraft developers that has contracted Astronics to provide electrical power distribution and conversion equipment. (Image: Lilium)

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

August 1, 2023

As eVTOL aircraft developers get closer to manufacturing production versions of their vehicles, they are increasingly ordering hardware from key suppliers, in the process boosting cash flow across the emerging advanced air mobility supply chain. Evidence of this trend is provided by Astronics Corporation’s announcement this week that it is now taking orders for electrical power distribution, conversion, and vehicle charge control equipment from no fewer than 10 manufacturers.

Last year, Lilium selected Astronics to supply the power distribution system for its seven-seat eVTOL aircraft. The U.S. company is responsible for the vehicle's secondary and charging power distribution units (the SPDU and CPDU, respectively).

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