Pipistrel last week earned an EASA type certificate on the Velis Electro, a first such authorization for an electric airplane according to a company news release. The two-seater, similar to the LSA Alpha Electro familiar to pilots here in the US, is intended primarily for pilot training. The Velis Electro was certified in Europe as a primary category aircraft.
Pipistrel’s Velis Electro Certified in Europe
Key Takeaways:
- Pipistrel's Velis Electro has received the first EASA type certificate for an electric airplane, a significant milestone for the commercial use of emission-free aviation.
- Designed primarily for pilot training, this two-seater aircraft boasts features like instant power, reduced maintenance due to fewer moving parts, and a liquid-cooled powertrain with advanced safety monitoring.
- The Velis Electro is considerably quieter, produces no combustion gases, and Pipistrel plans to deliver 31 units in Europe this year.
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