Air New Zealand Inks Deal for Up to 23 Eviation’s 'Alice'

The delivery agreement comes as Air New Zealand advances its Mission NextGen Aircraft program aimed at accelerating the adoption of zero-emission aircraft.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 11:48 AM ET

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Alice begins her inaugural climb to 3,500 feet. [Credit: David Honan]

Key Takeaways:

Air New Zealand has signed a letter of intent to acquire up to 23 all-electric Eviation Alice aircraft, making it the first national flag carrier to order this experimental model.
This initiative is part of Air New Zealand's "Mission NextGen Aircraft" program, aiming to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission flight technology with a target for the first such flight by 2026.
The Alice aircraft is a commuter-class, all-electric design optimized for short-range flights, aligning well with Air New Zealand's goal to decarbonize its regional routes.

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Eviation Aircraft Inc. has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to deliver up to 23 electric Alice aircraft to Air New Zealand, making the airline the first national flag carrier to order the experimental aircraft as part of its mission to lead a new era of sustainable flight.

All About Alice

Arlington, Washington-based Eviation rolled out the Alice proof-of-concept design earlier this year. Alice is a clean-sheet design powered by two magni650 electric propulsion units developed by magniX, a global industry manufacturer of flight-proven electric propulsion systems.