About
Exceeding Excellence
Blackshape 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.
INNOVATION
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.
TEAM
Blackshape is a revolutionary aviation company 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.
