Pipistrel appoints first distributor in Mexico
Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is extending its global presence with the appointment of its first Mexico-based distributor, Wulf Aviation...
Pipistrel Velis Electro Serial Number 100 Enters Service
Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the completed production of its 100th Velis Electro, the world's first type-certified electric aircraft, marking a significant milestone. Velis Electro serial number (S/N) 100 has been delivered to valued customer Green Aerolease, a French sustainable aircraft rental business with ambitions…
Pipistrel Velis Electro Earns LSA Airworthiness Exemption from the FAA
Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted a light-sport aircraft (LSA) airworthiness exemption for the Pipistrel Velis Electro, opening up flight training in an electric aircraft within the United States. The FAA exemption allows US flight schools to use the electric aircraft within their flight training programs. The Velis Electro offers…
Pipistrel Velis Electro Takes Flight with the United States Air Force
Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is today announcing that the Pipistrel Velis Electro - the world's first type-certified electric aircraft - has been selected by AFWERX and Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) to be leased for the United States Air Force's Agility Prime program to explore operational and training…
Pipistrel boosts presence in Canada with appointment of distributor Apex Aircraft
Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, further expands its distributor network with the appointment of Apex Aircraft Sales Ltd. responsible for sales and support of Pipistrel aircraft in Canada. Apex Aircraft Sales Ltd. will support the growing fleet of Velis Electro's in Canada used for…
Kriya Shortt named president & CEO of Textron eAviation
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) today announced that Rob Scholl, president & CEO of Textron eAviation, has been named president & CEO of Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. and Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Global Parts & Distribution, at Textron Aviation, has been named president & CEO of Textron eAviation, succeeding Scholl. Both appointments are effective…
flyExclusive joins Textron eAviation Nexus customer advisory board as inaugural member
Textron eAviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that flyExclusive will become the first member of its new Customer Advisory Board for development of Textron eAviation's Nexus eVTOL aircraft. As a participant in the Nexus Customer Advisory Board, flyExclusive has agreed to provide input on operator, pilot and passenger preferences…
Textron eAviation donates Pipistrel Velis Electro to EAA auction
Textron eAviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced it is donating a Pipistrel Velis Electro - the world's first type certified electric powered aircraft - to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) auction at The Gathering during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The donation will support all of EAA's charitable programs…
Textron eAviation starts Nexus wind tunnel testing
Textron eAviation, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced it has commenced wind tunnel testing to support the development of its versatile eVTOL aircraft, Nexus. Testing will validate the performance, stability, and control of the vehicle design to confirm preliminary configuration, range, and speed estimates, as well as how the rotors interact…