Eviation, a company that manufactures commercial electric planes, has earned yet another large order.
Midway through the previous year, Eviation revealed that it had received over $2 billion in orders for its electric plane, but it has continued. Since making that announcement, the company has received three more orders totaling 70 units of its Alice aircraft. Aerus, a domestic Mexican airliner, placed the latest order for 30 airplanes.
In the world of aviation, the Eviation Alice is a particular offering. For domestic airlines like Aerus, the plane can still carry nine passengers on trips of under 250 miles, even with its electric propulsion.
Carbon-free, Cost-effective and Convenient air travel
For middle-mile travel across regions including Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, Coahuila, and Veracruz, providing historically underserved communities in northern areas of the country with access to carbon-free, cost-effective and convenient air travel
Mexican Airlines stated on the intention to use electric aircraft
According to Eddie Jaisaree, vice president of commercial sales at Eviation, the aircraft will benefit not only the airliner through cost savings but also the passenger through a quieter and more comfortable journey and even the Mexican government as it works to reduce carbon emissions.
The aircraft offers a more enjoyable flight experience, lower operating costs, and meets the demand for zero-carbon technology that we are seeing from governments, regulators, and the public
Eddie Jaisaree, Eviation’s Vice Pesident of commercial sales stated on the Electric plane benefits
More trials coming this 2025
Eviation that it intends to start testing in 2025, with deliveries following in 2027. Midway through last year, the Eviation Alice underwent its first flight test; however, to ensure safety in the upcoming years, it must undergo rigorous FAA testing and regulatory procedures.
Many anticipate that electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft will predominate in short- to medium-distance travel as more airlines are forced to address their incredibly high carbon emissions in the coming years. And thanks to this more affordable mode of transportation, more people than ever may once again be able to afford to travel by air.
