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 the Pipistrel Velis Electro, which it plans to utilize for flight training, sightseeing flights, and "micro airline" services between London and the British Midlands.
- The Pipistrel Velis Electro, the first all-electric airplane to receive EASA certification in June 2020, features proprietary electric motor, propeller, and liquid-cooled battery systems designed by Pipistrel.
- NEBOair is currently focusing on obtaining insurance for the aircraft and establishing a network of charging facilities across the UK to commence its Velis Electro operations.
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