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Pipistrel has chosen Lincoln Park Aviation (LPA) as its distributor for 15 states in the eastern United States.
LPA has over 35 years of experience in aviation and is a general aviation sales, maintenance and consulting provider. The company will handle Pipistrel's two- and four-seat aircraft sales and support. Sales and support will also include the fully electric Velis Electro and the Panthera, a four-seat and low-wing aircraft created for long-range, high-performance flying.RELATED STORIES:Textron completes Pipistrel acquisitionFirst Pipistrel Velis Electro electric aircraft delivered in Canada
"Lincoln Park Aviation shares Pipistrel's vision of bringing the next generation of aircraft to the US," Steve Mckenna, director of Sales and Marketing, Pipistrel said. "We are delighted to welcome LPA to the Pipistrel family and have no doubt that they will deliver the highest quality of service to our customers as Pipistrel grows its sales and distribution network."
LPA will be in charge of sales and services in Connecticut, Delaware, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.
"Serving Pipistrel's US customers in the eastern United States is an honor," LPA President Frank Galella said. "With our knowledge of both General Aviation and UAV markets, we're keen to begin supporting Pipistrel customers throughout this region. It's exciting to be part of the future of aviation."Pipistrel Velis Electro
Pipistrel is a Textron, Inc. company. In 2020, the Pipistrel Velis Electro became the first and only electric aircraft to receive full type-certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Pipistrel has had a recent string of electric aircraft-related achievements. The Slovenian-based company can now supply U.S. customers directly, with the help of LPA.