Slovenia-based Pipistrel is the only company currently selling a certified electric training aircraft. In this week’s news, we learned that Textron Inc., the U.S.conglomerate that includes Cessna and Beechcraft, has added Pipistrel to its stable of companies. In this video, which first appeared in 2019, find out what Textron got in the deal with an undisclosed price tag.
How Pipistrel Builds Electric Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- Slovenia-based Pipistrel, known for being the only company selling a certified electric training aircraft, has been acquired.
- U.S. conglomerate Textron Inc., parent company of aviation brands like Cessna and Beechcraft, is the acquirer.
- The acquisition brings Pipistrel's pioneering electric aviation technology into Textron's portfolio, with an undisclosed price tag.
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