Pipistrel Velis Electro earns LSA airworthiness exemption from the FAA - Pipistrel

https://www.pipistrel-aircraft.com/pipistrel-velis-electro-earns-lsa-airworthiness-exemption-from-the-faa/ 

The FAA exemption allows US flight schools to use the electric aircraft within their flight training programs. The Velis Electro offers a lower-cost and more sustainable learning platform for student pilots to acquire flying skills and go from zero flight experience to eventually flying solo, while giving them early experience on next-generation power systems.