Eviation Aircraft orders exceed $2B for Alice airplane
by CM Staff
Customers for the Alice so far include U.S. regional airlines Cape Air and Global Crossing and German airline operator EVIA AERO.
ARLINGTON — All-electric aircraft manufacturer Eviation Aircraft says its order book for the Alice airplane has passed a total value of USD $2 billion.
The Eviation Alice conducted its first flight back in September 2022 at Grant County International Airport in Washington.
The company says this marked the first all-electric commuter airplane to pass this test.
Eviation says it is now focused on its certification program on the way to completing Entry into Service (EIS). Customers for the Alice so far include U.S. regional airlines Cape Air and Global Crossing and German airline operator EVIA AERO.
“We are already seeing a growing clamour from passengers for sustainable aviation, matched by an increasingly robust attitude from regulators,” said Gregory Davis, president and CEO of Eviation in a statement.
The Alice is built from a clean-sheet design around all-electric propulsion and produces no carbon emissions. Eviation says it costs less to operate per flight hour compared to light jets or high-end turboprops.
The aircraft is also quieter than combustion engine aircraft, allowing more flights into cities and communities where noise is a factor. Alice is powered by two magni650 electric propulsion units developed by magniX.
“With almost 300 aircraft now on order, the Alice is receiving strong customer endorsement,” said Eddie Jaisaree, vice president, commercial sales at Eviation.
