
Blackshape is pleased to announce WeFly as their exclusive distributor in the countries of Germany (D), Austria (A), and Switzerland (CH). Effective from January 1,...
Read MoreBlackshape is pleased to announce WeFly as their exclusive distributor in the countries of Germany (D), Austria (A), and Switzerland (CH). Effective from January 1,...
Read MoreThe Italian aircraft manufacturer, Blackshape, unveils its roadmap for a contemporary access to aviation, completely data-driven, focused on airmanship and incredible flying experiences. April 27th,...
Read MoreCoordinated by the Italian Navy, the first Sea demonstration aimed to evaluate how manned and unmanned systems can help respond to the challenges of maritime...
Read MoreAgreement includes initial and recurrent training for the Transavia cadet program Friedrichshafen, Germany - 11 April 2019 - Blackshape and Transavia have agreed on a...
Read MoreBlackshape is a globally recognized leader in designing and producing premium ultralight and certified small aircraft. The company is equally renowned for its innovative data-driven product architecture. Situated in the heart of the Apulian Aerospace district in Monopoli, Blackshape embodies the epitome of Italian craftsmanship, with a focus on uncompromising attention to detail and unparalleled quality.
Blackshape was founded in 2011 by passionate entrepreneurs, Luciano Belviso and Angelo Petrosillo. Blackshape released their first model, the Prime, in 2012, which gained popularity worldwide. In 2019, their Gabriél BK160 model received EASA certification. Believing in the increasing need for modern military and civil training aircraft, the BK160-TR took shape in a contemporary data-driven training aircraft. Mid 2022 also this aircraft achieved EASA certification.
At Blackshape we are driven by the quest to continuously rethink and improve the future of aviation by setting ourselves the highest quality standards. We combine state-of-the-art production processes, top-of-the-line materials, sourced from local suppliers whenever possible, with experienced employees, to build aircraft of greatest finesse and safety.
Quality is a dominant principal of Blackshape S.p.A, encompassing every single action we take, ensuring that every aircraft that leaves our premises exceeds your expectations. It is exactly that philosophy that drives our unending quest for quality. Our choices in materials, people, process and systems are shaped by our intentions, our efforts and our direction. Therefore the quality in our molds, the avionics, and the advanced security systems, just to name a few, are top rated.
Blackshape is strategically located in the heart of the Apulian Aerospace district, in Monopoli, Italy. The Apulian aerospace industry is one of the most important clusters in Europe and is characterized by dynamic, flexible and innovative companies who represent an important part of the world’s aviation market and who help drive the future of aviation.