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Germany won’t fund eVTOL startup Lilium

Flying taxi developer Lilium will probably not receive a guarantee from the German government. Although German Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) had campaigned in favour of state aid, the budget committee was not convinced. Lilium has been waiting for a final decision for months. (Update below)

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