Pipistrel gets first ever type certificate for electric airplane from EASA

The Pipistrel Velis Electro is the world’s first fully electric airplane to receive Type Certification. It is a two-seater, intended primarily for pilot training. Pipistrel said it type certified its battery-powered aircraft Velis Electro at the European Union Aviation Safety Agency – EASA. The Slovenian startup stressed the airplane was designed to be simple to […]

Mobility June 11, 2020

Pipistrel, Honeywell ink MoU to jointly develop urban air mobility solutions

Slovenian electric aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel and US industrial conglomerate Honeywell have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly explore and develop solutions for the urban air mobility market. The companies said in press releases they will integrate Honeywell avionics, navigation, flight control systems, connectivity and other products and services onto a future Pipistrel Vertical […]