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Aviation and Aerospace Component ManufacturingAjdovščina, Slovenia201-500 Employees
Pipistrel Aircraft is based in Ajdovščina, Slovenia, and operates within the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector as part of Textron's eAviation division. Founded in 1989, the company has delivered more than 2,500 light aircraft worldwide and focuses on electric, hybrid-electric, and conventional propulsion solutions. Its customers span private owners and operators, pilot training programs, and commercial or special-mission operators seeking versatile mobility solutions. The product lineup includes training aircraft such as Velis Electro and Alpha Trainer, high-performance light-sport aircraft like Explorer, and multi-mission airframes like Surveyor, with the Nuuva V300 under development for longer-range, large-capacity missions. In 2025 Pipistrel publicly showcased the Nuuva V300 at the Paris Air Show, underscoring ongoing leadership in electric and hybrid-electric aviation within the broader Textron eAviation portfolio.