Textron, parent company to Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell, is buying Pipistrel, a pioneer in electric aircraft. Once the deal closes, Textron will create a new business segment called Textron eAviation.
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10 best selling piston airplanes in 2021
Cirrus reclaims the top spot in the 10 best selling piston airplanes in 2021 with its SR22T. It actually captured three of the top 10 spots. Others among the top 10 include Cessna, Piper, Diamond, and more.
Pipistrel unveils the Explorer
The two-seater, which is already EASA certified, can run on auto fuel and is approved for night VFR operations, spins, and glider towing.
Electric airplane charger approved
The SKYCHARGE electric plane charger has been approved by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Pipistrel electric airplane receives EASA Type Certificate
Pipistrel will deliver the first 31 Velis Electro to customers in seven countries in 2020.
Charge four electric aircraft simultaneously
As interest in electrically-powered aircraft grows, Pipistrel unveils modular charging station for aviation-specific use.
The Tesla of the sky
When I talk with anyone interested in learning to fly, two topics seem to always come up. Pilots complain about the cost of flying and their spouse, who is usually not a pilot, worries about safety. It’s been this way for decades. Well, things might be about to change. There’s a technology on the horizon […]
800 and counting…
Pipistrel reports it has produced the 800th aircraft in the Sinus/Virus family. The aircraft will be shipped to Argentina. Company officials noted they took this occasion for the 100-plus members of the Pipistrel team to take a photo next to the aircraft. The Pipistrel distributor team from Argentina — André Hediger and Ernesto M. Hayes — accepted the […]
Pipistrel’s new electric trainer makes first flight
WATTsUP, Pipistrel’s new two-seat electric trainer took its maiden flight Aug. 22. WATTsUP was developed in partnership with Siemens AG, which provided the electric main propulsion components. According to Pipistrel officials, every element of the aircraft has been refined to be lighter, more efficient and more reliable. The 85 kW electric motor weighs 14kg, while the 17 […]