Textron Buying Pipistrel To Boost Electric Aviation Plans
Textron will make further investments in European electric aircraft maker Pipistrel, which will be the foundation for its new eAviation division.
In June 2020, Slovenia-based Pipistrel became the first company in the world to achieve a full type certificate for an all-electric aircraft when EASA approved its Velis Electro two-seat trainer. (Image: Pipistrel)
In June 2020, Slovenia-based Pipistrel became the first company in the world to achieve a full type certificate for an all-electric aircraft when EASA approved its Velis Electro two-seat trainer. (Image: Pipistrel)