What Happened
Textron Aviation Introduces Affordable Two-Seat Trainer
Pipistrel, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, has introduced the Voyager, a two-seat trainer designed to provide flight schools with day-and-night IFR capability, advanced touchscreen avionics, and a three-axis autopilot at a lower price point than many legacy training aircraft. The Voyager will enter the market in early 2027, with a base price of €240,000, or roughly $275,000. According to Chris Crow, Vice President of Piston Sales at Textron Aviation, the Voyager is intended to complement the Cessna 172 Skyhawk, which remains the most widely used training aircraft in the world. The Voyager’s public debut was made at the Textron Aviation display at AirVenture, as reported by AeroTime.