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Eviation's strategy is based on the three Cs – carbon, cost and convenience.
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Eviation, an electric aircraft producer founded in Israel, carried out a successful test flight in September. All photos: Eviation
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The test flight, in Moses Lake, Washington, lasted eight minutes.
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The battery-powered aircraft aims to boost sustainability in the aviation industry.
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The aircraft, known as Alice, is tailored to short-haul travel.
It could replace large airliners for regional travel.
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Eviation's strategy is based on the three Cs – carbon, cost and convenience.
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Eviation, an electric aircraft producer founded in Israel, carried out a successful test flight in September. All photos: Eviation
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The test flight, in Moses Lake, Washington, lasted eight minutes.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AXPRNRYIQFEGFM2FNXUHQALZHU.jpg?smart=true&auth=6ceeb26132b6a0bef6b314c05d6e43c24b661ab8efc8f78844664d62b4db833f&width=400&height=225)
The battery-powered aircraft aims to boost sustainability in the aviation industry.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/SZTZCJBIXRBGZCSIY2ALIABPLY.jpg?smart=true&auth=2d97446ff6b3982ef5504e7d593db077187f8e892ed58d12b898fbcf2a77c72b&width=400&height=225)
The aircraft, known as Alice, is tailored to short-haul travel.
It could replace large airliners for regional travel.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/KHXCDR4H5RCGZBOQZUH5DHHY7Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=c88b9e26583ddf0a7f53a4ebe3ed71a8bd5b492258cc688049212b36aa4a146d&width=400&height=225)
Eviation's strategy is based on the three Cs – carbon, cost and convenience.
Could this battery-powered electric aircraft be the future of aviation?
Nine-seater commuter aircraft recently completed a test flight
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Daniel Bardsley
30 October, 2022
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