Airflow, Pipistrel Partner For eSTOL Concept

Under partnership, Pipistrel to supply motors, batteries and motor controllers for Airflow’s proof-of-concept aircraft.

Kimberly Johnson

Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:06 PM ET

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Airflow says it aims to bring eSTOL capabilities to the passenger and middle-mile market. Airflow

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Airflow has partnered with electric aircraft pioneer Pipistrel to advance the development of its next-generation electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft.
Pipistrel will supply key electric propulsion components, including motors, motor controllers, and batteries, leveraging their expertise as the maker of the world's first type-certificated electric airplane.
This partnership is crucial for Airflow's goal to introduce eSTOL capabilities to the passenger and middle-mile markets, building on previous collaborations like the recent one with Honeywell for radar systems.

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Airflow has boosted its efforts to build a next-gen electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft by partnering with light aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel.

Through the new partnership, Pipistrel will supply electric motors, motor controllers, and batteries as the two companies explore collaborating on electric propulsion for Airflow’s proof-of-concept aircraft, the aerospace company announced.