Air New Zealand Becomes First National Flag Carrier to Order the Eviation Alice as Part of its Mission to Lead a New Era of Sustainable Flight ARLINGTON, Wash., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today announced thatAir New Zealandhas signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for up to 23 aircraft as part of its Mission NextGen Aircraft program. The airline is the first national flag carrier to sign a letter of intent to order as part of its ambitious initiative to lead the roll out of zero-emission airplanes. Eviation Alice featuring Air New Zealand livery The nine-seater Alice is the first flight-proven all-electric commuter aircraft and promises to usher in a new era of carbon-free, cost-effective and convenient aviation. Alice is powered by two magni650 electric propulsion units developed by magniX, the global industry leader in flight-proven electric propulsion systems. Built from a clean-sheet design, the aircraft costs significantly le
Covering short distances with zero emissions is the modus operandi for electric aviation startups like Eviation, whose Alice plane has caught the eye of Air New Zealand as the carrier works to reduce its carbon footprint.
/PRNewswire/ Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, today announced that Air New Zealand has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for up to.