Transport Canada has validated the type certificates for Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, Velis Club, and Explorer aircraft, allowing Canadian operators to incorporate the models into training and private operations. The approval follows earlier certifications by EASA and the UK CAA for all three aircraft, and an FAA exemption allowing limited operation of the Velis Electro in the United States.

“Transport Canada’s validation of these aircraft type certificates serves as an acknowledgement of our team’s engineering expertise and highlights the growing international recognition of our products in key global markets,” said Pipistrel President Gabriel Massey.

The two-seat Velis Electro, which achieved EASA type certification in 2020, is the world’s first type-certified electric airplane. The airc

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