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 Eviation Alice electric 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 for its first zero-emission flight by 2026 and to decarbonize regional routes.
The Eviation Alice is an all-electric, commuter-class aircraft designed for short-range flights, which aligns with Air New Zealand's goal to eventually replace its domestic turboprop fleet with sustainable alternatives.

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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.