Textron subsidiary Pipistrel Aircraft last week delivered the 100th example of the electricity-powered Velis Electro two-seat trainer.
The Velis Electro is a classic Velis airframe fitted with a 57.6-kW Pipistrel E-811 electric motor drawing from two batteries totaling 20 kWh. The Slovenian manufacturer markets the aircraft as a cost-effective flight trainer for short-duration lessons.
“The Velis Electro leads the journey towards more sustainable flight solutions, and the entry into service of S/N 100 is a notable achievement,” said Gabriel Massey, President and Managing Director of Pipistrel.
“Powered by over 15 years of expertise in electric flight, this aircraft brings a more environmentally-friendly option to flight schools with unbeatable cost-efficiency.”
Serial number 100 was delivered to Green Aerolease, a French sustainable aircraft rental business with ambitions to accelerate the environmental transition of the aviation industry across Europe…
The Velis Electro is a classic Velis airframe fitted with a 57.6-kW Pipistrel E-811 electric motor drawing from two batteries totaling 20 kWh. The Slovenian manufacturer markets the aircraft as a cost-effective flight trainer for short-duration lessons.
“The Velis Electro leads the journey towards more sustainable flight solutions, and the entry into service of S/N 100 is a notable achievement,” said Gabriel Massey, President and Managing Director of Pipistrel.
“Powered by over 15 years of expertise in electric flight, this aircraft brings a more environmentally-friendly option to flight schools with unbeatable cost-efficiency.”
Serial number 100 was delivered to Green Aerolease, a French sustainable aircraft rental business with ambitions to accelerate the environmental transition of the aviation industry across Europe…
