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April 20, 2022

Airborne 04.20.22: eTextron?, Allen Warbirds Sold, Eviation Alice

Also: New Commander for USAF CAP, Texan G600, Beech V-Tails 2OSH, Elixir Aircraft

Pipistrel is now completely under the Textron umbrella, now a part of the brand's collection of aviation marques. The brand gives Textron a great way to break into the burgeoning electric aircraft market, with a solid range of offerings for business, training, or personal use. specifically in flight training and general aviation. In the meantime, ANN has reviewed a copy of a lawsuit filed by Michael Coates' Pipistrel-USA operation--formerly the North American distributor, alleging a number of transgressions reportedly committed by Pipistrel HQ. The aviation collection acquired by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has reportedly sold in its entirety by his estate to the gran

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Textron Completes Acquisition of Pipistrel

Electric Aircraft Manufacturer to Remain Separate Brand Under Textron Umbrella

Pipistrel is now completely under the Textron umbrella, now a part of the brand's collection of aviation marques. The brand gives Textron a great way to break into the burgeoning electric aircraft market, with a solid range of offerings for business, training, or personal use. specifically in flight training and general aviation. The Pipistrel portfolio supports a number of missions from affordable electric flight training, premium cross-country cruising, and even remotely piloted ISR options.

Rumors Place Owner as Walmart Heir and GameBird GB1 Owner Steuart Walton

The infamous aviation collection acquired by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has reportedly been liquidated, sold in its entirety by his estate to the grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Allen's death almost 4 years ago had placed the extensive collection's status in doubt, held at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum in Everett, Washington. One aviation outlet recently reported that the philanthropist's large assortment of vintage equipment has been sold off by the Allen estate, and currently being carefully crated for shipment to their new home.

International Cooperation Will Provide Greater Insights into Martian Atmosphere

NASA's MAVEN probe and the United Arab Emirates' Hope Probe have agreed to a data-sharing project that will enhance the overall quality of information gleaned from both. The announcement signifies a greater level of prestige for the relatively unknown Emeriti space program, signifying that among the big names in space science and exploration, the Hope Program has earned its dues. The probe was announced in 2014 as the opener for the UAE's 50th birthday in December 2021, requiring the country to go "zero to hero" in around half a decade.