Katamarino
Pattern Altitude
Airbus got wind of the fact that Pipistrel were planning to fly their all-electric aircraft across the channel this week, beating Airbus's own attempt which they've been pouring lots of money and publicity into. So, they leaned on the supplier of the electric motor to Pipistrel, and had them forbid Pipistrel from using it for the flight (I guess it was leased or borrowed, and not purchased).
Pathetic behaviour by the two big companies here.
http://www.flyer.co.uk/aviation-news/newsfeed.php?artnum=2326
Pathetic behaviour by the two big companies here.
http://www.flyer.co.uk/aviation-news/newsfeed.php?artnum=2326