Eviation has completed the Conceptual Design Review (CoDR) of its all-electric Alice aircraft. The finished review represents a significant milestone for the manufacturer in its journey towards certification.
This CoDR now assures Alice has a configuration that is certifiable and enables streamlined manufacturing. It builds on the data gathered from its inaugural 2022 flight, wind tunnel testing at the Kirsten Wind Tunnel in Seattle, feedback from Eviation’s customer advisory board, and months of engineering work.
“Completing the Conceptual Design Review is a major step in Alice’s journey, moving us significantly closer to aircraft certification and Entry Into Service,” said Andre Stein, CEO of Eviation.
Eviation’s Alice aircraft is targeting an entry-to-service date of 2027. Photo: Eviation
Eviation is currently targeting an entry-to-service date of 2027.
The main features introduced in the production aircraft design include a larger, centralised Energy Storage System (ESS), optimised cabin space allowing for a side-mounted carry-on stowage compartment for its commuter class, and structural segments designed for field re-assembly.
Eviation also introduced a constant cross-section, which reduces Alice’s part count and manufacturing costs “while also enabling future variants of the aircraft”.
Eviation’s Alice currently has orders totalling over US$5 billion for the 9-seater commuter and cargo all-electric aircraft.
