# Thales selected as antenna supplier for Lilium eVTOL jet

Thales (formerly Cobham Aerospace Communications) has been selected by Lilium as the sole supplier of navigation and communication antennas for its eVTOL jet program, targeting entry into service in 2026.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2024-08-01
- Status: completed
- Products: navigation and communication antennas for eVTOL aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Thales](https://endata.com/companies/16630.md) (supplier)
- [Lilium](https://endata.com/companies/48544.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [aerospace-innovations.com](https://aerospace-innovations.com/thales-chosen-as-supplier-for-liliums-revolutionary-evtol-jet-program/), 2024-08-01: "Thales, a global leader in airborne communication and navigation solutions, formerly known as Cobham Aerospace Communications, has been selected by Lilium as the sole supplier of navigation and communication antennas for their ground-breaking electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) jet program"

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