Textron, a multi-industry company, completed the acquisition of Pipistrel, an electrically powered aircraft, for $240m. “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 organization, where we will pool expertise to make Textron a world leader in sustainable aircraft for a wide range of missions," Scott Donnelly, Textron Chairman and CEO.