NEBOair, a UK-based electric transport company, announced this week that Pipistrel’s Velis Electro has received UK CAA certification. The company plans to use the all-electric, two-seat airplane primarily for sightseeing flights and flight training, but also for its “micro airline” operations, transporting one customer at a time between London and the British Midlands. NEBOair representative Kerry Wilmot described the plans as a viability study. NEBOair is currently operating a Pipistrel Alpha and a simulator for flight training.
UK’s NEBOair Gets Ready to Fly Pipistrel’s Velis
Key Takeaways:
- NEBOair has secured UK CAA certification for Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, intending to use the all-electric, two-seat airplane for sightseeing, flight training, and a "micro airline" service.
- This initiative is part of a viability study for electric air transport in the UK, with NEBOair currently focused on obtaining insurance and developing a network of charging facilities.
- The Velis Electro, the first all-electric airplane to receive EASA certification in 2020, features Pipistrel's proprietary electric motor and a redundant, liquid-cooled battery system.
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