Electric Velis Aircraft Are Coming to Canada

World’s first type certificated and commercially available electric aircraft earns another key approval.

Jack Daleo

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 02:00 PM ET

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The two-seat, fully electric Velis Electro is designed primarily for day VFR flight training. [Courtesy: Pipistrel]

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Transport Canada has validated the type certificate for the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the world's first commercially available electric aircraft, enabling its use for commercial and flight training purposes in Canada.
This certification expands the aircraft's global adoption, building on existing approvals in Europe and U.S. exemptions, primarily positioning it as a key trainer for flight schools.
The two-seat Velis Electro offers low-cost, low-noise, and zero-emission flight training, featuring an 80-minute charge time and 56-minute flight endurance, making it an accessible alternative to traditional aircraft for short hops.

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The world’s first type certificated and commercially available electric aircraft is becoming increasingly widespread as more regulators authorize it for commercial and flight training purposes.

Textron Aviation subsidiary Pipistrel on Wednesday announced that Transport Canada, the country’s aviation regulator, has validated the type certificate for its two-seat, single-engine Velis Electro, allowing Canadian operators to own and fly it.