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

Key Takeaways:

Airflow has partnered with Pipistrel, a leading manufacturer of electric aircraft, to advance the development of its next-generation electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) aircraft.
Pipistrel will contribute essential electric propulsion components, including motors, motor controllers, and batteries, leveraging its expertise in certified electric powertrains.
This collaboration follows Airflow's recent partnership with Honeywell for radar systems, indicating a rapid progression in securing key technologies for its eSTOL aircraft, aimed at passenger and middle-mile markets.

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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.