+VIDEO It’s a world-changing moment : the first electric aeroplane to receive Type Certification is the Pipistrel Velis Electro. Slovenian company Pipistrel and the European … Read more
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Pipistrel offers online pilot training free for all
Pipistrel has made all of its computer-based training courses free of charge and online for anyone to use for three months. “We hope this will … Read more
Aussie startup aims to electrify light aircraft
+VIDEO An Australian startup tech company is developing a complete electric propulsion system for light sport aircraft that can be fitted in place of an … Read more
BendixKing to install xVue Touch on Pipistrel Alpha
BendixKing is installing its xVue Touch Integrated Flight Deck into Pipistrel’s Alpha King training aircraft. The company, part of Honeywell, says the xVue Touch is … Read more
Pipistrel installs electric aircraft charging network across LA
Airports in the Los Angeles area of southern California will be the first to have a network of charging stations for electric aircraft. The first … Read more
Pipistrel marks 30 years with 1,000th aircraft
Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel has marked its 30th anniversary with the 1,000th aircraft from its Sinus/Virus family. “We are proud that the aircraft number 1000 goes … Read more
Pipistrel and Honeywell to work together on eVTOL
Pipistrel and Honeywell have joined forces to explore and develop technology for the emerging urban air mobility market. The companies will work together to integrate … Read more
NASA to work with Uber on air taxi plan
NASA is to work with Uber to explore concepts and technologies for future air transport in cities – Uber’s ‘Elevate’ project. Uber will share its … Read more
Mother and daughter to fly round the world in Pipistrel motorglider
Two Indian women will depart on a round-the-world flight on 5 April, on what’s believed to be the first Earth circumnavigation by an Indian woman … Read more
Pipistrel signs mega deal to build aircraft in China
Slovenian firm Pipistrel has signed a landmark deal with a Chinese entrepreneur to build a factory in China to manufacture two of its latest aircraft, … Read more