Are there any electric powered airplanes?

In 2019, seaplane airline company Harbour Air announced completion of the world’s first successful all-electric commercial aircraft flight. Its ePlane, a six-passenger DHC-2 de Havilland Beaver, which uses a 750-horsepower magni500 propulsion system, flew for about a half hour over the Canadian Fraser River.

How big is an airplane battery?

With airline approval, passengers may also carry up to two spare larger lithium ion batteries (101–160 Wh) or lithium metal batteries (2-8 grams). This size covers the larger after-market extended-life laptop computer batteries and some larger batteries used in professional audio/visual equipment.

Which airlines are planning to fly the all-electric Alice?

Meanwhile, US regional airline Cape Air has already expressed an interest in the all-electric Alice, saying it will order a “double-digit” number of the aircraft to operate on some of its short routes. The aircraft is expected to take to the skies in 2022.

Did Eviation’s Alice electric aircraft catch fire?

Eviation’s Alice electric aircraft caught fire during ground testing on January 22 in Prescott, Arizona. (Photo: David McIntosh) A fire broke out during ground testing of Eviation’s all-electric Alice aircraft on January 22 at Prescott Regional Airport in Arizona.

Is Alice the future of long-haul air travel?

While the flight range of aircraft such as Alice would make them viable for use on short-haul routes, that’s not the case for long-haul. Around 80\% of aviation’s CO2 emissions come from flights of over 1,500km (932 miles), according to the Air Transport Action Group.

Could Eviation’s Alice fly in double digits?

Yes, and in fact Eviation have already secured an order for ‘double digits’ of the plane to Massachusetts based Cape Air. That could be 10 Alices or 99 Alices, we don’t know, but it’s a solid start for a revolutionary plane. Alice attracted quite a crowd in Paris.