Eviation Aircraft has selected Siemens to provide high-power, electric propulsion systems for the nine-passenger Alice. The all-electric airplane is expected to be able to fly 650 nm at a speed of 220 knots on a single charge, according to Eviation.

“Siemens was selected for its leading development in extremely low-weight and high-power compact efficient motors designed to meet aviation standards and safety regulations,” Eviation said. “With a significant push toward bringing all-electric flight to regional markets, Siemens and Eviation will work on propulsion-system integration, including electrical integration, fly-by-wire system connectivity, thermal-management system development, and mechanical mounting.”

Siemens head of eAircraft Dr. Fran Alton said the partnership “will serve as an industry milestone to demonstrate information exchange and system adaptations to create the first all-electric solution.”

Alice will be displayed at the Paris Air Show in June and is slated to achieve first flight later this year. Certification is scheduled for 2021, with deliveries to follow in 2022. Eviation said the airplane will incorporate advances in thermal management, autonomous landing, distributed electric propulsion, battery technology, and composite body frames.