It took off from Grant County International Airport in Moses Lake, Washington, at 16.10h yesterday (Tuesday 27 September).
DHL Express has ordered 12 Alices, which can be flown by a single pilot and carry 1.2 tonnes of cargo, with deliveries scheduled to start in 2024.
It will require 30 minutes or less to charge per flight hour and have a range of up to 440 nautical miles.
Congratulating Eviation on the first flight, John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express, says, “With our order of 12 Alice e-cargo planes, we are investing towards our overall goal of net-zero emissions logistics. Alice’s range and capacity makes it a unique sustainable solution for our global aviation network, supporting our aspiration to make a substantial contribution in reducing our carbon footprint and ultimately, achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.”