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Eviation Aircraft, a wholly aircraft manufacturer electrical, successfully completed the first flight of its zero-emission electric Alice plane. Foto Eviation
Alice, on a historic day and an important milestone in electric aviation, took off at 7:10 a.m. from Grant County International Airport (MWH), and flew for 8 minutes at an altitude of 3500 pies. This pioneering technology demonstrator flight provided Eviation with invaluable data to further optimize the aircraft for commercial production.
“Today we embark on the next era of aviation: We have successfully electrified the skies with Alice's unforgettable first flight.", said the president and CEO of Eviation, Gregory Davis. “People now know what affordable aviation looks and sounds like, clean and sustainable for the first time in an all-electric fixed-wing aircraft. This groundbreaking milestone will lead innovation in sustainable air travel and shape passenger and cargo travel well into the future.”.
Alice produces no carbon emissions, significantly reduces noise and costs a fraction per flight hour to operate compared to light jets or high-end turboprops.
First flight of the Alice electric plane
the planes fully electrical will make regional travel more economically and environmentally sustainable for businesses and consumers. 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 issues or restricted hours of operation.. Eviation Alice is aimed at the passenger and cargo markets, and will normally operate flights ranging from 150 miles to 250 miles.
Cape Air y Global Crossing Airlines, both US-based regional airlines. UU., have placed orders for 75 and 50 alice planes, respectively. DHL Express is Eviation's first cargo client, with a request for 12 Alice eCargo aircraft. with this commitment, DHL aims to establish the first electric express network, leading the way to a new era of zero-emission air cargo.
"Alice's first flight confirms our belief that the era of sustainable aviation is here", dijo Geoff Kehr, Senior Vice President of Global Air Fleet Management at DHL Express.
With request of 12 Alice e-cargo planes, DHL is the industry leader in introducing new and more sustainable cargo aircraft types to the global market. Alice is the real game changer by enabling long-distance air travel with zero emissions for the first time. This historic flight marks an important milestone in finally achieving net-zero emissions for 2050.
Electric aircraft will provide a sustainable, emission-free way to travel designed from the ground up to transform travel The all-electric Alice aircraft features:
- Maximum operating speed: 260 knots
- maximum payload: 2500 lbs for passenger version and 2600 lbs for eCargo version
Alice is available in three variants including a nine-passenger traveler, an elegant and sophisticated executive cabin for six passengers and an eCargo version. All configurations support two crew members. Executive cabin and eCargo variations are identical to passenger configuration, except inside.
Alice works with two magni650 electric propulsion units from magniX, the only flight-proven electric propulsion systems on this scale. Other key providers include AVL (battery holder), GKN (alas), Honeywell (advanced fly-by-wire system, flight controls and avionics), Multiplast (fuselage), Parker Aerospace (six technology systems) y Potez (doors).
Alice's advanced battery system is highly efficient and can be continuously upgraded, allowing for improvements in range as battery technology evolves. The aircraft also incorporates a fly-by-wire cabin, which provides greater reliability and redundancy of systems.
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