Australia’s MagniX propulsion system chosen for Eviation’s electric aircraft

Eviation Alice (Source: Renew Economy.

Australian-based electric flight propulsion tech innovator MagniX has been selected by fellow flight innovator Eviation to provide propulsion units for its 9-seater electric plane – to be known as Alice.

For both Eviation and MagniX, the focus is on medium-haul routes, ideal for regional flights. The Alice aircraft, which will begin testing later this year and will be able to handle distances of up to 1,000km on a single charge.

That range would enable the Alice to serve many existing air routes and make new connections via smaller, underserved airports. The Alice will have three pusher propellers – one behind its “V” tail and one each at the wingtips.

Read more: Australia’s magniX chosen to power Eviation electric aircraft. The Driven, April 22, 2019.