Eviation announces
EVIA AERO order for 25 all-electric Alice aircraft
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20 October 2022
Deal
marks Eviation’s first commuter aircraft order in Germany
Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of
all-electric aircraft, announced that Germany-based EVIA AERO, which is
developing a sustainable regional airline, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)
for 25 all-electric commuter Alice aircraft. The airline intends to enter into
service with Alice as its primary aircraft for point-to-point, sustainable
regional travel within Germany, Denmark, Belgium, Austria and the Netherlands.
The deal follows Eviation’s historic first flight of the Eviation Alice on 27
September 2022.
The Future is Electric:
Carbon-Free, Cost-Effective, Convenient
The Eviation Alice is a nine-passenger electric
aircraft – the only flight-proven all-electric commuter aircraft of this size.
Built from a clean-sheet design around magniX’s industry-leading electric
propulsion system, Alice produces zero carbon emissions and costs a fraction to
operate per flight hour compared to light jets or high-end turboprops – thereby
providing the opportunity to activate more routes, improving the convenience of
air travel.
EVIA AERO is a new market entrant, focused on
developing the electric aviation ecosystem, from electricity generation to
flight operations. EVIA AERO will generate electricity regionally through
photovoltaic power plants, supporting the energy framework intended to make the
widespread deployment of electric aircraft a reality. The business model is
designed to significantly improve the carbon footprint of airport
infrastructure, and re-energize less frequented routes, by enabling air travel
that is scalable, sustainable and economically viable.
“Together with Eviation, a pioneer of
electric flight, we will introduce a fleet of zero-emission aircraft that will
transform the way we experience regional travel in Europe,” said
Florian Kruse, Founder and CEO of EVIA AERO. ”We are deeply committed to
holistically transforming the aviation industry by implementing a complete
cycle of local energy generation, storage, and flight operations.”
Redefining the Commuting Experience
“As an early adopter of all-electric
air travel and sustainable technologies, EVIA AERO shares Eviation’s dedication
to social responsibility,” said Loic Questiaux, Sales Director,
EMEA at Eviation. “Eviation’s Alice promises to transform commuting by air,
across Europe. Not only green and clean, but elegantly designed, and providing
a smoother, quieter in-flight experience, the Alice will offer EVIA AERO
passengers a new way to fly.”
Alice is targeted at both commuter and cargo markets,
and will typically operate flights ranging up to 250 nautical miles. Travel by
electric aircraft will help to revitalize regional communities, create new job
opportunities within the aviation industry, and enable secondary airports to
prosper with additional commuter traffic and lower operating costs.
“The creation of an all-electric
European commuter fleet of Alice aircraft will advance an economically,
environmentally and socially sustainable future of flight,” said
Gregory Davis, President and CEO of Eviation. “EVIA AERO further showcases the
commitment of German-based companies to revolutionize air travel. Together we
can enable a future where electric air travel is the standard for the next
generation.”
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