Electric aviation is taking off

The Pipistrel Velis Electro is the first electric aircraft certified for pilot training.

The Electro has low noise, requires minimal pre-flight checks, and is cheaper to maintain due to few moving parts.

It produces no direct emissions but has a limited range of typically 50 minutes, reducing its overall emission benefits.

NEBOair leases Electros to flying schools and is developing a network of recharging stations for cross-country flights.

Battery improvements from the car industry could eventually increase the Electro's range through swappable batteries.