News / DHL Express orders 12 e-commerce-focused electric freighter aircraft

03/08/2021

DHL Express has ordered 12 fully electric freighter aircraft from Seattle’s Eviation, set to deliver in 2024.

The aircraft type, named Alice, will be flown by a single pilot and will carry 1,200 kg (2,600 lb), with a maximum range of 814km.

Charging time is 30 minutes ...

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