Ajdovščina, Slovenia, October 15, 2024 – Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announces the appointment of Triple J Aviation Engineering Ltd. as its newest United Kingdom (UK) distributor, further expanding its market presence in the region. Operating from London Oxford Airport, Triple J Aviation Engineering Ltd. will oversee the sales and support of Pipistrel’s portfolio of type-certified aircraft.
The newly-appointed distributor has taken delivery of its first Pipistrel Explorer, a versatile two-seat combustion engine aircraft, as well as a Velis Electro, the world’s first and currently only electric aircraft to receive full type-certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). These aircraft will serve as demonstration models, helping showcase the performance, efficiency and environmental benefits of Pipistrel’s aircraft to customers across the UK.
“We are thrilled to welcome Triple J Aviation Engineering Ltd. as the newest UK distributor,” said Stephen Mckenna, Director of Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Sales for Pipistrel. “Their expertise and dedication to aviation excellence align perfectly with our mission to positively impact the next generation of flight, and we look forward to enhancing Pipistrel’s presence in the UK with their support.”
John Hardcastle, Director for Triple J Aviation Engineering Ltd., added, “Pipistrel’s unwavering dedication to innovation and sustainability sets them apart in the industry, and we are honored to champion their aircraft in the UK.”
While Triple J Aviation Engineering Ltd. will oversee regional sales and support for type-certified aircraft, Fly About Aviation Ltd. will handle sales and support for Pipistrel’s ultralight, gliders and microlight aircraft across the UK.
With the appointment of Triple J Aviation Engineering Ltd., Pipistrel’s global distribution network now comprises more than 20 distributors who support aircraft sales and service worldwide. This expansion not only broadens Pipistrel’s market reach but also ensures that customers around the world have convenient access to solutions for their environmentally-friendly aviation needs.
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About Pipistrel
In 2020, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro became the world’s first, and currently only, electric aircraft to receive full type-certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and most recently received a light-sport aircraft airworthiness exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This achievement followed a series of electric aircraft introductions since the company began research and development of electric propulsion in 2000. Pipistrel’s pioneering work has been recognized through awards from NASA, IDC, and other organizations. The company, which offers a family of gliders and light aircraft with both electric and combustion engines, has delivered more than 2,500 light aircraft worldwide since its founding in 1989 and additionally has both hybrid and electric propulsion models under development. Pipistrel is part of the Textron eAviation segment of Textron Inc. For more information, visit: www.pipistrel-aircraft.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems. For more information, visit: www.textron.com.
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