Pipistrel est maintenant la propriété de Textron.

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Pipistrel est maintenant la propriété de Textron.

Messagepar VMF-214 » Mer 20 Avr, 2022 13:32

Voici l’article en anglais :

And Just Like That, Pipistrel is a Textron Property

The acquisition sets into motion all kinds of changes for both brands

By Plane & Pilot UPDATED APRIL 19, 2022

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With a snap of the fingers—and about $236 million in cold, hard cash—Textron, Inc. has closed the acquisition of Slovenian aircraft maker Pipistrel, which Textron describes as “an award-winning pioneer and global leader in electrically powered aircraft.”

It remains to be seen just what the acquisition will mean to Textron Aviation in terms of programs and new models, though it is widely believed that the company plans to introduce an electric trainer model based on the all-electric Pipistrel Velis Electro, which is certified in Europe.

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Re: Pipistrel est maintenant la propriété de Textron.

Messagepar VMF-214 » Jeu 21 Avr, 2022 15:10

Voici un autre article en anglais sur l’acquisition de Pipistrel, d'AVIATIONeBRIEF :

April 19, 2022

Textron acquires electric aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel

Pipistrel will join Textron’s newest business segment called Textron eAviation.

Pipistrel, which developed the world's first and currently only electric aircraft to receive full type-certification from EASA, is now part of Textron. Credit: Textron via Business Wire.

Textron has completed the previously announced acquisition of Slovenia-based electric aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel for a cash consideration of approximately $235m (€218m).

The deal was first announced in March this year.

According to the deal, Pipistrel’s founder and CEO Ivo Boscarol will hold a 10% stake in the company for two years and will advise on future product plans and strategies.

The purchase price includes the amount for which his minority interest will be purchased at the end of the two-year period.

Textron chairman and CEO Scott Donnelly said: “Pipistrel has already achieved what many other companies only aspire to – certifying and delivering highly regarded electric aircraft to customers around the world.

“We are excited to accelerate Pipistrel’s development and to welcome its talented people into our organisation, where we will pool expertise to make Textron a world leader in sustainable aircraft for a wide range of missions.”

Established in 1989, Pipistrel is engaged in the production of gliders and light aircraft that are available in both electric and combustion engine formats.

Its Velis Electro variant is said to be the world’s first electric aircraft that has obtained full type certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

With the completion of the deal, Pipistrel will now be part of Textron’s newest business segment called Textron eAviation.

Pipistrel can now access technical and regulatory expertise, as well as global aircraft sales and support network, which will support its development and certification of electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.

It will continue to operate as an independent business entity within Textron, together with its established Cessna, Beechcraft, and Bell brands.

Pipistrel further added that its headquarters, research and development, and manufacturing will remain in Slovenia and Italy.

Going forward, Textron plans to further expand the manufacturing and product development capabilities of the production facilities by making additional investments
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Messagepar VMF-214 » Jeu 21 Avr, 2022 15:32

Voici un autre article en anglais sur l’acquisition de Pipistrel par AVWEB :

Textron Completes $235 Million Purchase Of Pipistrel
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Russ Niles
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Published:April 20, 2022Updated:April 21, 2022

Textron is paying $235 million for Slovenian electric aircraft innovator Pipistrel. The company announced the closure of the deal on Wednesday and said the acquisition will expedite the mainstream incorporation of electric aircraft. “Pipistrel has already achieved what many other companies only aspire to—certifying and delivering highly regarded electric aircraft to customers around the world,” said Textron Chairman and CEO Scott Donnelly. “We are excited to accelerate Pipistrel’s development and to welcome its talented people into our organization, where we will pool expertise to make Textron a world leader in sustainable aircraft for a wide range of missions.”

The deal was announced last month and surprised many pundits. Pipistrel has epitomized bootstrap innovation in its 20 years of building aircraft and its efficient and capable creations are highly regarded. But it was the certification of the Velis Electro, the first certified electric aircraft, that caught the attention of the buttoned-down Textron executive suite. “With Pipistrel, we have the opportunity to take an already great aircraft manufacturer and make it greater still,” said Textron eAviation CEO Rob Scholl. “We look forward to working with its remarkable team and helping the business achieve its full potential.”

Pipistrel Founder Ivo Boscarol will retain a 10 percent stake in the company for two years and stay on in an advisory role after which he will be bought out by Textron. Pipistrel will remain headquartered in Slovenia and Italy and Textron says it will invest in those facilities to boost production and development of new aircraft.
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