Archer wins bid to acquire Lilium's eVTOL patent portfolio for €18M

Archer Aviation Inc.

Acquires ~300 patent assets covering ducted fans, battery management, flight controls, high-voltage systems.
Lilium spent over $1.5B developing its eVTOL technology; Archer's portfolio now exceeds 1,000 patent assets.
Deal expected to close in Q4 2025, subject to customary conditions.
Archer believes ducted fan tech could unlock future light-sport and regional air mobility opportunities.

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