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Pipistrel Velis Electro

PIPISTREL VELIS ELECTRO SERIAL NUMBER 100 ENTERS SERVICE

MARCH 7, 2024

Pipistrel announced the completed production of its 100th Velis Electro, the world's first type-certified electric aircraft, marking a significant milestone.

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Pipistrel Velis Electro

PIPISTREL VELIS ELECTRO EARNS LSA AIRWORTHINESS EXEMPTION FROM THE FAA

MARCH 6, 2024

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.

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Pipistrel Velis Electro

PIPISTREL VELIS ELECTRO TAKES FLIGHT WITH THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Pipistrel Velis Electro 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 uses of the aircraft.

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Apex Aircraft

PIPISTREL BOOSTS PRESENCE IN CANADA WITH APPOINTMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR APEX AIRCRAFT

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Pipistrel further expands its distributor network with the appointment of Apex Aircraft Sales Ltd. responsible for sales and support of Pipistrel aircraft in Canada.

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Kriya Shortt

KRIYA SHORTT NAMED PRESIDENT & CEO OF TEXTRON eAVIATION

AUGUST 21, 2023

Textron announced Kriya Shortt, senior vice president, Global Parts & Distribution, at Textron Aviation, has been named president & CEO of Textron eAviation, succeeding Rob Scholl effective August 31, 2023.

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Nexus

flyEXCLUSIVE JOINS TEXTRON eAVIATION NEXUS CUSTOMER ADVISORY BOARD AS INAUGURAL MEMBER

AUGUST 15, 2023

Textron eAviation today announced that flyExclusive will become the first member of its new Customer Advisory Board for development of Textron eAviation’s Nexus eVTOL aircraft.

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Pipistrel Velis Electro

TEXTRON eAVIATION DONATES PIPISTREL VELIS ELECTRO TO EAA AUCTION

JULY 20, 2023

Textron eAviation is 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.

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Pipistrel Alpha Trainer

PIPISTREL EXPANDS US DISTRIBUTION NETWORK; APPOINTS US WEST COAST DISTRIBUTOR, ELEMENTAL AVIATION

JULY 18, 2023

Pipistrel has expanded its US distribution network with the appointment of a third regional distributor, Elemental Aviation, for the West Coast.

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Textron eAviation Nexus Wind Tunnel Testing

TEXTRON eAVIATION STARTS NEXUS WIND TUNNEL TESTING

JULY 17, 2023

Textron eAviation today announced it has commenced wind tunnel testing to support the development of its versatile eVTOL aircraft, Nexus.

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Pipistrel Alpha Trainer

PIPISTREL BOOSTS US DISTRIBUTION NETWORK WITH APPOINTMENT OF LANIER FLIGHT CENTER

MARCH 28, 2023

Pipistrel has expanded its US distribution network with the appointment of Lanier Flight Center as its distributor for five southeastern states.

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Lincoln Park Aviation

PIPISTREL SELECTS LINCOLN PARK AVIATION AS A US DISTRIBUTOR

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Pipistrel has announced Lincoln Park Aviation (LPA), a leading General Aviation sales, maintenance and consulting provider, as its distributor for 15 states in the eastern United States.

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Pipistrel Velis Electro

PIPISTREL CELEBRATES FIRST ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT DELIVERY TO CANADA

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Pipistrel today announced its first delivery to Canada of its all-electric, two-seater aircraft the Velis Electro.

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Pipistrel Velis Electro

PIPISTREL ACHIEVES UK CAA TYPE CERTIFICATION FOR ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT, VELIS ELECTRO

JULY 5, 2022

Pipistrel is announcing it has earned UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) type certification for the Velis Electro, the only in operation certified electric aircraft in the world.

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Pipistrel

TEXTRON COMPLETES
ACQUISITION OF PIPISTREL

APRIL 18, 2022

Textron Inc. today announced that it has closed its acquisition of Pipistrel, an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered aircraft.

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Pipistrel

TEXTRON TO ACQUIRE ELECTRIC
AIRCRAFT PIONEER PIPISTREL

MARCH 17, 2022

Textron Inc. announced it has entered into an agreement to purchase Pipistrel, an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered aircraft, based in Slovenia and Italy.

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