The Week In Technology, Aug. 23-27, 2021

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Pipistrel is working to get FAA approval for the Velis Elctro for flight training.
Credit: Pipistrel
FAA Buys Electric Aircraft Flight Data The Florida Institute of Technology has become the first U.S. university to own and operate an electric aircraft, taking delivery of a Pipistrel Velis Electro two-seat trainer. The FAA plans to award the university an $85,000 contract to provide data from the...

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