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Monte Plans to Add Eviation's All-electric Alice Aircraft to Its Leasing Portfolio
The UK company will offer regional airline operators finance or lease terms for the nine-passenger aircraft expected to gain type certification in 2027.
Eviation's Alice electric aircraft made its first flight from Moses Lake in Washington state on September 27, 2022.
The prototype of Eviation's Alice has not taken to the air since making a first flight from Moses Lake in Washington on September 27, 2023. (Image: Eviation)

Leasing group Monte this week became the latest prospective customer for Eviation’s Alice aircraft, signing a letter of intent on May 11 calling for orders for up to 30 of the all-electric fixed-wing model that will seat up to nine passengers. The UK-based company says it will provide financing and leasing options for companies wanting to operate the Alice, as well as charging infrastructure to support regional air services.

According to U.S.-based Eviation, the agreement with Monte takes the value of all the various commitments it has so far received for the Alice to $4 billion, including earlier letters of intent. It has not disclosed what pre-delivery deposit payments from customers who have so far committed to the aircraft, now expected to complete type certification under FAA’s Part 23 rules in 2027.

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