Pipistrel Acquisition Vaults Textron Into Electric Aviation

pipistrel
Among first steps after acquiring Pipistrel, Textron plans to help certify it Velis Electro electric trainer in the U.S.
Credit: Pipistrel
Pipistrel may not be a household name in aviation like Cessna and Bell, but it is an undisputed pioneer in electric aircraft. Now the Slovenian company plans to join those brands under the ownership of Textron. Textron has agreed to acquire Pipistrel and make it part of a new business segment...
Graham Warwick

Graham leads Aviation Week's coverage of technology, focusing on engineering and technology across the aerospace industry, with a special focus on identifying technologies of strategic importance to aviation, aerospace and defense.

Subscription Required

 

Pipistrel Acquisition Vaults Textron Into Electric Aviation is published in Advanced Air Mobility Report, an Aviation Week Intelligence Network (AWIN) Market Briefing and is included with your AWIN Premium membership.

Already a member of AWIN or subscribe to Advanced Air Mobility through your company? Login with your existing email and password

Not a member?  Learn how to access the market intelligence and data you need to stay abreast of what's happening in the air transport community.