#ArcherAviation is acquiring the patents of defunct German #eVTOL developer #Lilium for 18 million euros, having prevailed in a competitive bidding process that also attracted rival #Joby. I spoke with Archer's CEO and chief legal and strategy officer about the deal for my latest story in The Air Current. #aviation #electricaviation https://theaircurrent.com/feed/dispatches/archer-lilium-evtol-patent-portfolio/