Source::ANI
This flight of the technology demonstrator provided Eviation with invaluable data to further optimise the aircrafts for commercial production. Alice’s advanced battery system is highly efficient and endlessly untradeable enabling range improvements as battery technology evolves.
This new generation of aircraft has the power to transform communities by providing access to airports not currently used by commercial flights due to noise concerns. It will operate flights ranging from 150 miles to 250 miles.
Cape Air and Global Crossing Airlines, both US-based regional airlines, have ordered for 75 and 50 Alice aircrafts. DHL Express is Eviation’s first cargo customer ordered 12 Alice eCargo planes.
All electric Slice aircrafts features are max operating speed: 260 knots and max useful load: 2500 lbs for passenger version and 2600 lbs for eCargo version. Alice is available in three variants including a nine passenger commuter, an elegant and sophisticated six passenger executive cabin and eCargo version. All configurations support two crew members.
“Today we embark on the next era of aviation. We successfully electrified the skies with the unforgettable first flight of Alice. This sounds breaking milestone will lead innovation in sustainable air travel and shape both passenger and cargo travel in the future.” Said Eviation President and CEO Gregory Davis.
“The first flight of Alice represents a transformational milestone for the aviation industry. We currently fly more than 400 regional flights per day, connecting more than 30 cities across the United States and Caribbean. Alice can easily cover 80 percent of our flight operation.” Said Cape Air Founder and Board Chairman Dan Wolf.
“Alice is the true game changer by enabling long distance air transport for the first time with zero emissions. The historic flight marks a significant milestone on our journey to ultimately achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.” Said Georff Kehr, senior vice President, Global Air fleet Management, DHL express._Rss
Also Read
