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Pipistrel Delivers First Electric Trainer to U.S. Flight School

Eco-Aviation Foundation receives first Velis Electro delivery

Pipistrel Velis Electro — Textron eAviation delivered its first Pipistrel Velis Electro all-electric trainer airplane in the U.S. to Eco-Aviation Foundation International at Santa Monica Airport near Los Angeles.

By Hanneke Weitering • Science & Technology Editor

September 26, 2024

Slovenian light aircraft developer Pipistrel has made its first delivery of an all-electric Velis Electro two-seat flight trainer airplane in the U.S. The Textron eAviation subsidiary delivered the electric trainer to the nonprofit organization Eco-Aviation Foundation International at Santa Monica Airport near Los Angeles, the company announced on September 24.

Although the manufacturer has not obtained FAA type certification for the Velis Electro, the agency is allowing the aircraft to operate in the U.S. under an airworthiness exemption it issued in March. The exemption allows the Velis Electro to fly under light sport aircraft (LSA) regulations, which otherwise exclude airplanes with electric propulsion systems. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued Pipistrel a type certificate for the Velis Electro in 2020, making it Europe’s first certified electric airplane.

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