Pipistrel Slows Uber eVTOL Work to Advance Other New Aircraft | Aviation International News

Charter & Fractional

Pipistrel Slows Uber eVTOL Work to Advance Other New Aircraft

Uber Air partner Pipistrel says it is moving forward with plans for two new electric cargo aircraft and a hydrogen-powered 19-seat regional airliner.

Pipistrel is developing the 801 eVTOL aircraft for possible use as part of the Uber Air urban air mobility network. [Photo: Pipistrel]

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

May 14, 2020

Electric aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel is advancing plans for a pair of new cargo aircraft and a 19-seat regional airliner. In its newsletter published on May 13 by its U.S. distributor, the Slovenian company indicated it intends to focus on these new developments more urgently than on its plans for the Pipistrel 801 eVTOL, which has been shortlisted by rideshare group Uber for its planned Uber Air urban air mobility product.

“Changes to the company’s priorities have come after delays with the Uber flying taxi program by many international aviation authorities,” the company said. “Continual extensions to the deadline for the development of a flying taxi service, which was commissioned by U.S. company Uber, has given Pipistrel the time to investigate future opportunities, some [of which] have been in planning and development for several years.”

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background. The rest of this article continues for AIN Members with the full report, analysis and background.

Proposed FAA Penalty Against Aery Aviation Is Withdrawn

Company fought back and elected not to settle

Charter & Fractional

Aery Aviation president Scott Beale

JSX Backs Heart’s Hybrid-electric ES-36 Redesign

Heart drops the ES-30 model as JSX signs for up to 100 ES-36 airplanes

Charter & Fractional

JSX ES-36 render

NATA Brief Seeks Clear Pilot Role for Prohibited Items

Case revolves around preventing transportation of beer to a ‘dry’ village in Alaska

Charter & Fractional

KenAir owner and pilot Kenneth Jouppi

Broker ONEflight Pauses Charter Sales Activity

Jet card buyers might not have any recompense for their investments

Charter & Fractional

ONEflight International

FlyExclusive Ribbon-cutting Set for Raleigh Headquarters

Ceremony scheduled for September 30 at 5 p.m.

Charter & Fractional

FlyExclusive Raleigh office

Charter Operators Navigate Europe’s Summer Slot Scramble

As a manic Mediterranean peak season ends, European charter demand remains robust

Charter & Fractional

Pushback vehicle prepares to move white business jet on apron

NW Missouri Aero Group Acquires ATD Flight Systems

Founder’s daughter remains part of ownership group

Charter & Fractional

In-house maintenance and detailing crew prepare two of the aircraft for a late-night departure.

Court Denies Review Petition for Nicholas Air Pilot Case

Complaint centered on raising issues in briefs to preserve them

Charter & Fractional