Pipistrel Promotes Right Rudder Aviation as Its New U.S. Distributor

Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 06:28 PM ET

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Pipistrel now has five of its Pantheras flying in the U.S. under experimental/exhibition certification while it completes Part 23 approval. [Photo: Jim Barrett]

Key Takeaways:

Pipistrel has appointed Right Rudder Aviation as its sole U.S. distributor, aiming to centralize and enhance customer service and establish a robust dealer network.
Right Rudder Aviation plans to introduce more Velis aircraft to the U.S. market and anticipates Part 23 certification for the high-performance Panthera single-engine aircraft by the end of 2023.
Pipistrel's Velis series, including the Velis Electro, is proving popular in U.S. flight training, with potential for more models to gain Part 23 approval under the FAA's MOSAIC initiative.

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Pipistrel announced on Wednesday that it has promoted dealer Right Rudder Aviation to be its sole general U.S. distributor. The Inverness, Florida-based aerospace company will oversee a network of dealers throughout the country that will be unveiled in coming weeks.

Pipistrel has introduced several of its aircraft into the U.S. over the past five years, including the Panthera high-performance retract single and the Velis Electro, the world’s first all-electric airplane to gain EASA certification.