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Pipistrel Velis Electro earns first all-electric aircraft type certification

​Pipistrel Velis Electro
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​Pipistrel Velis Electro
The Velis Electro is the only electric aircraft that has been certified or authorised to fly by the EU's Aviation Safety Agency, EASA.
​Two-seater electric aircraft
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​Two-seater electric aircraft
The single-engine, two-seater Pipistrel Velis Electro is an electric-powered Slovenian light aircraft intended primarily for training use.
​Danish air force to acquire two planes
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​Danish air force to acquire two planes
It will complement the Danish air force's current training aircraft, the Saab T-17 Supporter, which is used for school flights and maintenance training flights.
​Noise level
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​Noise level
The noise level of the plane corresponds to that of a normal conversation.
​Contributing to climate change
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​Contributing to climate change
"Everyone has a responsibility to contribute to climate change. This also applies to the area of defense," said Danish Defense Minister Trine Bramsen.
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