VÆRIDION has officially opened its first production hangar and test facility at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport (EDMO), marking a pivotal step as the German electric aircraft developer transitions from research and development to production and industrialization.[1][3]
The new site, strategically located at a key aerospace hub near Munich, will serve as the primary hub for manufacturing and assembling high-performance airborne battery systems and testing the complete electric propulsion system, including the proprietary Copper Bird test rig.[1][2]
Equipped with state-of-the-art safety infrastructure for high-voltage battery testing, the facility supports the Microliner’s first flight preparations and lays the groundwork for future serial production of the nine-passenger, 100% electric regional aircraft.[1][3]
Originally developed by Lilium, the hangar was acquired through a tenancy agreement and asset purchase, including laser welding machines and automated systems, enabling battery pack production to begin in early 2026 after transfer from Vaeridion’s Holzkirchen R&D site.[2]
This expansion reinforces Vaeridion’s position in Bavaria’s aerospace cluster, partnering with entities like TU Munich and GKN Aerospace to advance certifiable, flight-ready technologies for clean regional flights.[2][3]