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 a pioneer in electric aviation, introducing one of the first commercially available electric airplanes (Alpha Electro) in 2014, with modern battery technology enabling quick recharge times of as little as 30 minutes.
Initially involved in passenger eVTOL development with Uber, Pipistrel pivoted its focus to eVTOL cargo platforms due to anticipated delays in federal certification for passenger use.
Pipistrel's new eVTOL cargo platform, Nuva, is designed for efficient "last-mile" delivery and has already received significant industry interest and orders.

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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.