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.
Read moreMARCH 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.
Read moreOCTOBER 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.
Read moreOCTOBER 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.
Read moreAUGUST 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.
Read moreAUGUST 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.
Read moreJULY 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.
Read moreJULY 18, 2023
Pipistrel has expanded its US distribution network with the appointment of a third regional distributor, Elemental Aviation, for the West Coast.
Read moreJULY 17, 2023
Textron eAviation today announced it has commenced wind tunnel testing to support the development of its versatile eVTOL aircraft, Nexus.
Read moreMARCH 28, 2023
Pipistrel has expanded its US distribution network with the appointment of Lanier Flight Center as its distributor for five southeastern states.
Read moreFEBRUARY 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.
Read moreOCTOBER 31, 2022
Pipistrel today announced its first delivery to Canada of its all-electric, two-seater aircraft the Velis Electro.
Read moreJULY 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.
Read moreAPRIL 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.
Read moreMARCH 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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