Virtual Event: Pipistrel’s Vision for Future Flight

FLYING Staff

Friday, October 29, 2021 at 04:49 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Pipistrel is at the forefront of aviation manufacturing, aiming to design aircraft that are personalized, safe, environmentally friendly, and affordable.
They pioneered commercially available electric airplanes with the Alpha Electro in 2014, noting significant advancements in battery technology that enable charge times as low as 30 minutes.
Initially involved in passenger eVTOLs, Pipistrel shifted its focus to developing efficient eVTOL cargo platforms, such as the Nuva, to address last-mile delivery challenges, anticipating a longer certification process for passenger use.

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FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Aviation manufacturers face challenges of designing aircraft that are personalized, safe, environmentally friendly, and affordable. Pipistrel is designing aircraft that raise the bar in manufacturing while meeting the challenges of an evolving global environment.

DETAILS: FLYING’s Thom Patterson talks with Andrew Chan about the efficiency of Pipistrel aircraft, eVTOL cargo platforms and recharge turnaround times.