Zipping Through the Skies: Eviation’s Alice Is Inching Closer To Production
Roll out the runway carpet! Eviation’s Alice is inching closer to production, promising us a future where the skies are buzzing with electric whirrs. After spending a year scrutinizing test data, the team behind Alice is prepping for some “minor refinements,” CEO Gregory Davis informs us. Ah, the world of slight tweaks and nudges, where a millimeter here or there can make all the difference!
Alice is not about radical alterations. Side by side with her prototype, she’s like a twin with a different haircut. Nothing too drastic, just a nip here and a tuck there, ensuring she fits into the electric aviation party wearing her best assets.
This electric darling hails from Arlington, Washington, a startup with aspirations as high as the clouds and a backlog worth over $5 billion. Not too shabby, Alice, not too shabby! They’ve got orders flying in, quite literally, with a recent deal from South Korean lessor Solyu for 25 aircraft. Is it the promise of whisper-quiet skies or the lure of operating costs sliced by 30% to 70% that’s reeling them in?
Now, Alice is not your average Joe of the skies. She’s gearing up for a commercial launch in 2027, aiming to cater to the bustling routes in East Asia. I mean, who wouldn’t want to zip between Jeju and Seoul Gimpo Airport, a tantalizing 280 miles (450 km), aboard an eco-friendly bird?
Eviation is in cahoots with Seattle-based TLG Aerospace for this venture. TLG brings the conceptual design muscle, while Alice brings the charm. Together, they’re ensuring Alice is not just a pretty face but also “producible.” It’s like crafting a bespoke suit – you want it stylish, but it’s got to fit like a glove!
Wind tunnel testing is on the horizon, with Alice gearing up to flaunt her refined dimensions. She’s prepping for her grand entrance, ensuring the Alice that conquers the wind tunnel is the belle of the ball that meets customers. Refined wings, meticulously positioned windows, and a production avatar that mirrors the conceptual charm – Alice is all about the details!
Eviation has their fingers on the pulse of the market, scouting for tech and components that are the crème de la crème. They’re not just assembling a flying machine; they’re crafting an experience. With eyes set on markets where the demand for affordable air travel is sky-high (pun intended!), Alice is poised to make waves.
But let’s not get carried away! Alice is electric, yes, but will she send shockwaves through the industry? As we await her grand entrance in 2027, we watch, with a raised eyebrow and a hopeful smirk, as Alice prepares to spread her wings.
Will she redefine electric mobility in the skies? Will the whispers of her electric engines drown out the roars of her gasoline-guzzling cousins? With a touch of skepticism and a dash of optimism, we watch, we wait, and we wonder. Here’s to you, Alice! May your electric dreams take flight, but keep an eye out for those pesky headwinds!
Yours truly,
Captain Electro
