Eviation’s all-electric Alice aircraft can accommodate nine passengers and two crew members. Credit: Eviation / PRNewswire.

US-based company Eviation Aircraft has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Massachusetts-based Cape Air to sell 75 all-electric Alice commuter aircraft.

Claimed to be one of the largest commuter airlines in the US, Cape Air aims to have a fleet of electric fleet and enabling the company to step into the sustainable era of aviation.

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Each day, the company is said to operate more than 400 regional flights across 40 cities in the Northeast, Midwest, Montana and the Caribbean.

By having a fleet of all-electric Alice aircraft, the aim is to lower carbon emissions and operational and maintenance costs, while enabling quieter air travel.

The agreement between the two companies brings zero-emission air travel closer to reality.

Cape Air president and CEO Linda Markham said: “Cape Air remains committed to sustainability, growth, and innovation, and our partnership with Eviation allows for these commitments to become a reality.

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“Our customers will be at the forefront of aviation history and our communities will benefit from emission-free travel.”

Eviation said that its all-electric Alice aircraft has the capacity to carry nine passengers along with and two crew members.

The company noted that its electric-aircraft can fly 440 nautical miles on a single charge at a speed of 250 knots.

Eviation Sales vice-president Jessica Pruss said: “Truly sustainable aviation not only reduces the impact of air travel on the environment but also makes business sense. “We are proud to support Cape Air, a recognised leader in regional air travel, to chart a new path in delivering innovative solutions that benefit airline operators, passengers, communities and society.”