All-Electric Commuter Plane Will Fly This Year, Startup Says

A rendering of the nine-passenger, two-crew Alice electric plane in development by Eviation in Arlington. The plane will be battery powered, with electric motors made by sister company MagniX of Everett. Eviation/TNS

By Dominic Gates From The Seattle Times

The electric commuter plane startup Eviation said Thursday it has finalized the design for its Alice aircraft and is on track for its first flight this year.