Curtiss-Wright Delivers Flight Test Hardware for Eviation’s Alice All-Electric Aircraft
June 04 2021 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Curtiss-Wright’s electromechanical actuation
(EMA) technology helps reduce risk, speeds development of
all-electric regional commuter aircraft
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it
has successfully delivered the primary flight control actuators and
control electronics to Eviation Aircraft for the all-electric Alice
aircraft, as it prepares for first flight. Curtiss-Wright’s
high-power density electromechanical actuators (EMA) provide
Eviation with a modular, distributed solution that enables a
flexible control architecture. Curtiss-Wright’s proven
commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) EMA design delivers a lightweight,
plug-and-play solution that helps reduce cost, schedule risk, and
program risk.
"We are very proud to have delivered the first shipset of our
innovative flight control actuation hardware to Eviation, and are
excited to witness the first flight of their all-electric Alice
aircraft later this year,” said Lynn M. Bamford, President and CEO
of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “Curtiss-Wright is committed to
being an industry leader in bringing the revolutionary advantages
of electric actuation to flight, from fixed wing to rotorcraft,
from business jets to military platforms.”
“Curtiss-Wright is known for its flight control technology
innovation and we look forward to working with them as we build our
high performing zero-emission electric aircraft," said Omer
Bar-Yohay, Co-Founder & CEO, Eviation. "We are pleased to work
with iconic partners who share our vision of making clean regional
air travel accessible for all."
EMA technology delivers compelling benefits over traditional
hydraulic approaches, such as superior reliability, improved energy
efficiency and reduced weight for a wide range of aviation
applications including flight controls, landing gear, and utility
actuation.
Keeping innovation and performance top of mind, Eviation is
creating a new era in aviation with the Alice aircraft. Inspired by
the new design possibilities that emerged by replacing turbine
engines with all electric motors, Eviation and its team have
reimagined what sleek, stylish and cost effective air mobility can
be with the introduction of Alice.
Curtiss-Wright designs and manufactures its electric actuation
products at its Shelby, N.C. facility. For more information about
Curtiss-Wright’s Actuation Division, please visit
www.cw-actuation.com.
About Eviation Aircraft
Eviation Aircraft Ltd. is developing and manufacturing efficient
electric aircraft to make electric aviation a competitive and
sustainable alternative for the on-demand mobility of people and
goods. Its distributed propulsion, high-energy-density batteries,
mission-driven energy management, and innovative airframe are
designed from the ground up for electric flight. Eviation operates
in the U.S. and is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers'
Association (GAMA). Please visit us at www.eviation.co.
About Curtiss-Wright Corporation
Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:CW) is a global innovative
company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products
and services to the Aerospace and Defense markets, and to the
Commercial markets including Power, Process and General Industrial.
Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers,
Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions
through trusted customer relationships. The company employs
approximately 8,200 people worldwide. For more information, visit
www.curtisswright.com.
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