Portugal news - The inaugural flight of the first 100% electric aircraft certified in the EU will take off today in Portugal, in what is deemed to be a historic event for aviation in the EU.
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The inaugural flight of the Velis Electro will take place at the Viseu airfield of IFA (International Flight Academy), that has obtained exclusivity for Portugal.
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The Velis Electro aircraft, that is manufactured by Pipistrel, a Textron Aviation company, is powered by two water-cooled lithium batteries providing a flight autonomy of 50 minutes. It is the only fully electric aircraft in the world certified by EASA – European Union Aviation Safety Agency, that represents a significant milestone towards sustainable aviation with a lower environmental impact.
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The new fully electric aircraft certified in the EU promises to transform the global aviation sector, as it combines sustainability and cutting-edge technology.