Alice, world's first all-electric aircraft completes maiden flight; See pics

Eviation Aircraft, a manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, successfully completed the maiden flight of its zero-emission Alice aircraft. This flight's eight-minute journey gave a glimpse of the future of travel and went down into history as it achieved a major milestone in electric aviation.

Scripting history in electric aviation, Eviation Aircraft's Alice, the world's first all-electric commuter aircraft', successfully completed its first flight in US. Credit: AFP Photo

Alice, a battery-powered nine-seater aeroplane, took off from Grant County International Airport, flying for eight minutes at an altitude of 3,500 feet. Credit: AFP Photo

This flight is a true game-changer by enabling long-distance air transport for the first time with zero emissions. Credit: AFP Photo

This trailblazing flight provided Eviation with invaluable data to further optimise the aircraft for commercial production. Credit: AFP Photo

The electric airplane was propelled by two electric motors spinning two propellers near the tail, with energy from 8,000 pounds of batteries. Credit: AFP Photo

On a single charge, Alice can fly 650 miles (1,046 kilometres) at 10,000 feet with a cruising speed of 276 miles per hour. Credit: AFP Photo

In comparison to light jets or high-end turboprops, Alice significantly reduces noise and costs a fraction to operate per flight. Credit: AFP Photo

All-electric aircraft will make regional travel more economically and environmentally sustainable for businesses and consumers. Credit: AFP Photo

Alice is available in three variants including a nine-passenger commuter, an elegant and sophisticated six-passenger executive cabin, and an eCargo version. Credit: AFP Photo