DHL Express orders all-electric Alice cargo planes
| DHL Express and Eviation, the Seattle-area based global manufacturer of all-electric aircraft, announced that DHL is the first to order 12 fully electric Alice eCargo planes from Eviation. Eviation’s Alice is the world’s leading fully electric aircraft, which enables airlines – both cargo and passenger – to operate a zero-emission fleet. Eviation expects to deliver the Alice electric aircraft to DHL Express in 2024. DHL Express and Eviation together write aviation history in announcing that DHL is the first to order 12 fully electric Alice eCargo planes from Eviation. DHL aims to set up an electric Express network as part of its sustainability efforts and make a pioneering step into a sustainable aviation future. “We firmly believe in a future with zero-emission logistics,” says John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. “Therefore, our investments always follow the objective of improving our carbon footprint. On our way to clean logistics operations, the electrification of every transport mode plays a crucial role and will significantly contribute to our overall sustainability goal of zero emissions. Founded in 1969, DHL Express has been known as a pioneer in the aviation industry for decades. We have found the perfect partner with Eviation as they share our purpose, and together we will take off into a new era of sustainable aviation.” Read more here👇👇👇 |
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