Pipistrel Aircraft

Pipistrel is an aircraft maker based in Ajdovščina, Slovenia. It was founded in 1989 by Ivo Boscarol and has been part of Textron since 2022. Pipistrel calls itself the global leader in electric aircraft and builds light aircraft for flight schools, private pilots and special missions.

Aircraft

• Voyager: a new trainer built for the MOSAIC era, with a preliminary range of 740 nm and useful load of 552 lb
• Velis Electro: the first type certified electric aircraft, approved for day VFR pilot training
• Velis Club: two seat trainer with a constant speed propeller and heavy duty landing gear, also used for glider towing
• Explorer: EASA type certified two seater, which Pipistrel calls the highest performing aircraft in the CS-LSA category, with Garmin G3X avionics
• Panthera: four seat tourer with a 260 hp engine, 199 knots cruise and 1,460 nm range
• Alpha Trainer, Virus SW and Sinus light aircraft
• Taurus Electro: electric self launching two seat glider

Services

• Flight training and technical training, including Rotax engine training
• Genuine spare parts and a global support network
• Maintenance in Slovenia
• Air cargo and special mission aircraft
• Distributors around the world

Company facts

• Founded: 1989, Slovenia, by Ivo Boscarol
• Owner: Textron Inc., since 2022
• Headquarters: Goriška cesta 50a, 5270 Ajdovščina, Slovenia

Contact

Sales: sales@pipistrel-aircraft.com
Details from pipistrel-aircraft.com, October 2026.