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ON Saturday, Equality Bahamas hosted its sixth event in its CEDAW (Convention) Speaker Series, designed to increase understanding of the Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. On a monthly basis, an expert, usually from the CEDAW Committee, leads discussion on one of the Articles of the Convention. At the most recent event, Corinne Dettmeijer, a Committee member from the Netherlands, made a presentation on Article 6 which is focused on trafficking and exploitation of prostitution.

Dettmeijer noted there used to be three Ps important to the conversation and action on trafficking.

There were prevention, protection and prosecution. There are now two additional Ps punishment and partnership. She shared that there must be follow-through, and no step or concept is sufficient on its own. Where prevention and protection fail, there must be prosecution and that prosecution has little effect without punishment.

Partnership, the last of the five Ps, not only applies to agencies and sectors, but to countries and regions. Fighting human trafficking, she said, is not something that one country does [on] its own. It needs cooperation. She added: Traffickers dont really respect borders.

In the session, Dettmeijer referred to the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children which was adopted in 2000 and supplements the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Aligned with the five Ps, its stated purposes are to prevent trafficking in persons (with specific attention to women and children), protect and assist victims of trafficking, and promote cooperation among States.

Dettmeijer highlighted that, contrary to what we may assume, trafficking does not necessarily involve the crossing of borders. Particularly useful is the definition of trafficking in persons provided in the Protocol. Article 3(a) defines it as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of the threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation shall include, at a minimum, the exploitation of the prostitution of others or other forms of sexual exploitation, forced labour or services, slavery or practices similar to slavery, servitude or the removal of organs.

Once we understand what trafficking is, we need to pay attention to the people affected by it. It is critical we collect data, analyze that data and use it to develop interventions.

What gets counted counts, Dettmeijer said. In the Netherlands, they looked at the number of trafficking victims per 100,000 people. It was found that 257 of every 100,000 Dutch girls and 311 of every 100,000 Dutch girls between 12 and 17 years of age were victims of trafficking.

These numbers were then compared with the flu as an epidemic because, in the Netherlands, when 50 of every 100,000 people get the flu, it is considered an epidemic. This is an easy way for people to understand how many girls are trafficked, not only in numbers, but proportions. The data itself, then, is not all that matters. It must be presented in a way that is easily understood and contextualized.

In its Concluding Observations following the 2018 report of The Bahamas, the CEDAW Committee expressed its concern about the low number of trafficking cases taken to court and the lack of data on trafficking of women and girls. It recommended The Bahamas build capacity of the judiciary, law enforcement, health workers and other professionals who need to be able to identify victims of trafficking and make proper referrals. It also recommended the enforcement of the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention and Suppression) Act and support it with appropriate resources. Its third recommendation is the government conduct a study on trafficking in women and girls to establish trends and the extent of it.

As with the other recommendations made by the CEDAW Committee, we need to know these three recommendations, understand how they would help us to address the issue, and be active citizens who call on the government to action them.

Our borders do not protect us from trafficking, nor does our citizenship. We do not have to be taken from one country to another to be trafficked. As the definition of the Protocol makes clear, there need only be an abuse of power on one end and/or vulnerability on another end.

Trafficking has to be dealt with, not only in legislation, but in policies, through the training of law enforcement officers, healthcare workers, and social workers, and the collection, analysis, and sharing of data. Our next appearance before the CEDAW Committee is quickly approaching, though delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have work to do to come into compliance with the Convention, and there is no time like now to begin that work.

The full recording of the CEDAW (Convention) Speaker Series on Article 6 with Corinne Dettmeijer is available on the Equality Bahamas YouTube channel. It can be directly accessed at tiny.cc/cedaw6recording.

The next session, on Articles 7 (public and political life) and 8 (representation), led by CEDAW Committee member Nicole Ameline (France) will be held on Saturday, November 5, at 10am. Register for the virtual event at tiny.cc/cedaw7.

1 Ask for what you need. We sometimes fail ourselves by choosing not to ask for help. We may do this because we dont want to admit that we dont have it all together, we dont want to inconvenience or bother anyone else, or we are afraid of our request being denied. It can be difficult to push past these barriers we impose on ourselves. It is important to remember that we are all interdependent, and we all have a need for the care of another human being.

Give people the opportunity to show up for you. Give yourself permission to verbalize your needs and receive help from loved ones. Sure, they will be unable or unwilling to help from time to time, but that is not in your control. It is okay to ask for someone, or even multiple people, to support you. The people who love you will be happy you asked and it will make them feel good to be able to meet your needs. Think of it as a win-win. You get what you need, and they get a self-esteem boost.

2 Remember that two things can be true, and more than one action may be required. It is possible to recognize that a specific action needs to be taken now, and to acknowledge it is unfair, inconvenient and the result of systems of inequality and oppression. There are times when, for expedience, we do what we have to do to get by and to do so quickly. This does not mean we cannot challenge the systems and practices we have to operate within.

For example, there was a request for financial assistance for a person who needed to present a passport to a new employer. Someone gave the money, and others challenged this requirement, noting it is both unfair and unnecessary as there are other, less costly ways to verify a persons citizenship and right to work in the country.

Someone noted the person who just got a job is probably not in a position to challenge the requirement. This is all true. The person was better off getting support in acquiring a passport to avoid delays in starting the new job, and we will all be better off when we successfully challenge this requirement and change the way employers verify identity and right to work.

A passport should not be required of anyone who is not crossing borders. We should not excuse bad systems, but we also should not expect the people marginalized by them to change them on their own. Some of us are better placed to do that, and we all need to step up.

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ALICIA WALLACE: Trafficking is a problem to understand and tackle - together - Bahamas Tribune

NASSAU, BAHAMAS Labelling the Davis administration paralyzed, unable and unprepared, the Free National Movement (FNM) called on the government to address the alleged proliferation of unregulated communities throughout the country.

In a statement from the party, the situation was branded as out of control, and most prominent in the islands ofNew Providence, Abaco, North Andros and Eleuthera.

The concerns from many tax-paying residents have fallen on the deaf ears of a number of Progressive Liberal Party MPs, some of whom represent these various communities, the statement read.

The FNM also expressed concern about the impact the communities are having on public health, crime, island water tables and the property value of residents.

What is even more disappointing and shocking is the deafening silence from the Government of the Bahamas, most especially the Prime Minister and the Minister of Works in response to this matter.

Minister of Works Alfred Sears, though, expressed his thoughts on the issue earlier this week, reminding a local daily that the government has to be guided by the rule of law.

Member of Parliament for South Abaco John Pinder also lamented the long-standing issue.

For his part, Pinder told a local daily that as an Abaconian, he knows this has been growing and mushrooming for decades, many decades.

He further said: Theres no one solution that covers it all, but its becoming an issue to where its not only humanitarian, but its a security issue.

The FNMs statement also took aim at the governments recent decision to demolish temporary dome housing structures in Spring City, Abaco.

The cry of the country to this day is, how could Prime Minister Davis have the nerve to bulldoze the homes of Bahamians but lack the courage to do anything about illegal housing developments that seem to be built daily in plain sight of local officials? it read.

The FNM also sought to compare the former administrations actions on the issue with the current PLP-led governments approach, claiming their party launched an aggressive program to combat the vexing issue when they last held power.

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FNM: Where is government's courage on shanty towns? - EyeWitness News

NASSAU, BAHAMAS Free National Movement Deputy Leader and shadow minister of National Security Shanendon Cartwright chastised the Davis administration for focusing on optics while showing little in the way of decisive action on crime.

Cartwrights assessment came by way of a statement released by his party as the countrys murder count races toward 100 for the year.

Calling this a regretful milestone, Cartwright said: We are deeply concerned about the bloodbath occurring on the streets of the capital, while there seems to be no coordinated strategy by this administration to stem it.

One year into governance the Bahamian people feel no more secure, despite the promises of the government to deal with crime, he continued.

While applauding the work of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Commissioner of Police Clayton Fernander, Cartwright questioned the efficacy of calling for judges to limit bail to those who have been repeatedly accused of crimes but not yet brought to trial.

This a judicial, legislative and constitutional issue that the executive and Parliament must address, Cartwright said. we do not expect the commissioner to stand alone calling for institutional change while our government fails to address it.

Fernanders appointment took effect on July 5, 2022.

The Member of Parliament for St. Barnabas also used the statement to appeal to Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe, whom he shadows.

On behalf of the Bahamian people we are also asking the Minister to present to the country his governments comprehensive plan to combat crime and what measures are they putting in place in regards to rehabilitation.

In Opposition, the Government represented to the Bahamian people that they had all of the answers to address and combat crime. Well they are now the Government with the full resources of the state at their disposal, Cartwright charged.

We join with all Bahamians in waiting for the government to emerge from their slumber and get the issue of crime under control.

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Cartwright says gov't 'slumbering' on crime Eye Witness News - EyeWitness News

NASSAU, BAHAMAS Royal Bahamas Defense Force (RBDF) Commodore Raymond King yesterday said another 3,000 are needed to bolster the organization as he announced aggressive recruitment measures.

King said 125 people are expected to begin training by mid-October, adding that about 45 people leave annually.

He said the reasons for leaving are multifaceted; however, a large amount of those exiting tend to seek other means of work while others seem to be dissuaded by the RBDF efforts to disperse marines and officers across the archipelago.

The RBDF currently consists of about 1,900 individuals.

What we found is, as we move to decentralize our operations, its a decision point for some of our members who may be gainfully employed otherwise, King said.

Its a mixture. The trend has been, everyone feels as though the Defense Force is the career for them, and so they join, and they find out within their first contract period either a three or five-year period that hey, this is not the place for me.

He added that other reasons are due to persons taking the job with the mindset that it will only be temporary, and others who have served for decades are deciding to leave before serving until the cut-off age of 60.

So we have persons who may join just to be able to save funding to continue the educational program, we have a number of our senior persons, despite the government within the last two years, increasing the age tenure for persons moving from 55 to age 60.

Persons are now being forced to make the decision, Should I leave at age 55 and stay until age 60? And What are our employment chances, who will employ us at age 60?

And so some persons are making the decision to leave at 55, to take their gratuity, the pension, and to move off and into another new career in some cases, King said.

Minister of National Security Wayne Munroe said the Royal Bahamas Police Force and the Bahamas Department of Corrections are also gearing up for additional recruitment in response to the challenge of officers leaving while more persons are needed.

The recruitment continues in order to replace the manpower we lose by attrition and to make up for some of the deficiencies that we met in place, Munroe said.

Since taking the chair we have recruited two squads into every law enforcement agency.

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RBDF: 3000 officers needed to counter attrition Eye Witness News - EyeWitness News

NASSAU, BAHAMAS The solution to the capitals flooding woes has a multi-million dollar price tag, according to BRON Ltd. Coastal Engineer Carlos Palacious.

However, Palacious said in order to find out the actual cost, a full study and assessment would have to be conducted across the island.

A smaller study was done for the Sustainable Nassau Report in 2017, which predicted that millions of dollars would have to go into the project for its success.

With rising costs following the pandemic and high inflation globally, Palacious estimated that a project of this magnitude could possibly run the government into tens of millions of dollars.

Hurricane Ian brought swaths of long-lasting rain which settled in many areas unable to dry quickly enough for vehicles and pedestrians to walk through.

Palacious says solving the flooding altogetherwill require a drainage and stormwater maintenance infrastructure and management program. He explained that the reason for flooding in many cases is that buildings were constructed on land that was natural drains.

In those types of areas, we need holistic systems in addition to just gravity or where the water flows by natural flow through pipes; pumps might also be needed and retention pondsso that when theres a heavy amount of rain, the water can go somewhere, as well as deep wells, he said.

So, deep wells are dug several hundred feet into the ground and when the water is collected into a drain, it flows through a network of pipes, and then it goes deep down into the ground.

And so as long as the water can flow into the deep well faster than the rain is coming into the collection point, then the water obviously will dissipate or itll be managed effectively, Palacious said.

Drains pumps and pumps have previously been discussed by local developers as potential solutions. However, considering the countrys high water table, Palacious says that the most practical solution for New Providence would most likely be deep wells.

He continued: So they can be installed almost anywhere, but they have to be installed as an entire network so that all of the water thats collected in a certain area can be brought into one of these deep wells that goes down into the ground.

That is a solution that can happen, and its a major matter over here. Budgeting for it nationally, planning for it, engineering, etc; but its a solution that works.

Its already happening in New Providence and in other islands, but it would just need to be improved and expanded to tackle some of this flooding, he said.

Heavy rain bands from the passing hurricane have also caused water to settle in many communities and near schools causing major challenges for students and parents, with some roads covered in knee-deep water. I

n the meantime, Minister of Works, Alfred Sears said that he and his team have already begun tackling the issue.

Its not only Carlton Francis but also C.V. Bethel, where you have potted water; and the only way you can get through is by vehicle or by taking off your shoes and walking through the water, he said.

So Im advised that thats being addressed now. Based on a whats app I would have received from Mr. Henry Moxey [Ministry of works Senior Engineer].

The challenge we have in the Bahamas, and this is why land use, we are reviewing the land use policy is that many of our structures were built on wetlands, Sears said.

The Minister of Works added that they are in the process of looking over the countrys building code; saying that due to the higher frequency of stronger hurricanes, theres a need to build with greater resistance.

As we review our building code; and for those of you who would have joined us last week in the presentation, you know, we have a consultancy with Mott MacDonald.

That consultancy is to review the building code, look at best practices, benchmark it internationally so that as we move forward, we could very more effectively ensure that building is consistent with a rational land use policy, Sears said.

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Palacious: Heavy price tag to fix flooding Eye Witness News - EyeWitness News

NASSAU, The Bahamas Officials at the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) continue to closely monitor the track of Hurricane Ian which is presently located in the Caribbean Sea.

According to the most recentNEWS ITEMonHurricane IANissued by The Bahamas Department of Meteorologys Forecast Office Section at 12noon today, Hurricane Ian is forecast to continue rapidly strengthening with rain bands from the hurricane expected to affect The Bahamas tonight.

At 11:00 AM EDT, the centre of Ian was located nearLatitude 19.1 NORTHANDLONGITUDE 82.7 WESTor about 100 miles west of Grand Cayman and 240 miles southeast of the western tip of Cuba.IANis moving towards theNORTHWEST at 13 miles per hour.On its forecasted track,IANwill emerge over the south-eastern Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday and approach the west coast of Florida on Wednesday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 80 miles per hour with higher gusts. Rapid strengthening is expected during the next day or so and Ian is forecasted to become a Major Hurricane (Category 3 or higher) tonight or early Tuesday.

Forecasters at The Bahamas Department of Meteorology predict that on its current track, Hurricane Ian will pass some distance away from The Bahamas, but because of its expansive nature, thenorth-western Bahamascould encounter rainbands that could produce significant rainfall, gusty winds, thunderstorm activity and potential tornadic activity.

(The north-western Bahamas consists of the islands of Abaco, Andros, Bimini, the Berry Islands, Eleuthera, the northern Exumas and New Providence.)

The National Emergency Management Agency advises residents in the north-western Bahamas, and those across The Bahamas, to continue to pay close attention to all of theNEWS ITEMSreleased by the Bahamas Department of Meteorology.

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NEMA continues to closely monitor Hurricane Ian

An American Airlines plane that took off from the Las Amricas International Airport, bound for Miami, Florida with about 150 passengers on board, had to make an emergency landing in Nassau, Bahamas, when the aircraft presented mechanical damage during the flight. journey.

According to the details offered to journalists in this medium, the aircraft left at 8:17 AM, from the Las Amricas International Airport, bound for Miami, Florida with flight 11-54 AM, to Miami, Florida, with more than 150 passengers.

According to the same data, the plane registered a fault in its computer, so the pilot decided to make an emergency landing at the airport on Nassau Island, Bahamas, where it was checked. After the review, the airline indicated the correction of the fault and the aircraft took off again, around 4:48 in the afternoon. Finally, the airline confirmed that the flight landed safely at Miami International Airport, Florida, at 5:47 in the afternoon without major consequences.

Source: Listin Diario

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Plane that left Santo Domingo had to make an emergency landing in the Bahamas - Dominican Today

The Government is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Fiona, a Category 3 storm which is forecast to impact the southeastern Bahamas today.

Fiona is a dangerous Category 3 hurricane, which on its projected path, is expected to impact the islands of Mayaguana and Inagua today with Tropical Storm conditions.

Fiona is packing maximum sustained winds of 115 mph and is moving NNW at 9 mph. The storm is likely to further strengthen into a Category 4 hurricane later today and could strengthen to Category 5 by Wednesday.

A Tropical storm warning remains in effect for the SE Bahamas.

On its current NNW trajectory, Hurricane Fiona is expected to move away from The Bahamas today. However, we strongly caution everyone, especially those in the warning areas to stay alert and up to date with the latest forecasts.

The Bahamas Department of Meteorology reported that as of 9:30 this morning residents on the island of Mayaguana began to experience tropical storm conditions and that those conditions were expected to last for about 12 hours.

Several important steps were taken today as the government sought to safeguard the most vulnerable residents of Mayaguana.

A Bahamasair flight departed Mayaguana for Exuma this morning carrying ten (10) residents. The flight arrived in Exuma at 8:30 this morning.

The Administrators Office in Exuma will manage accommodations for those residents until the all clear is given and they are able to return to Mayaguana.

Meantime, a team of Defence Force officers arrived in Mayaguana this morning carrying food, blankets and other supplies and a Defence force vessel stands ready to depart for Mayaguana this afternoon with additional manpower, food and water, generators and other recovery tools and equipment should the need arise.

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is in regular contact with officials on the ground in Mayaguana primarily through the use of satellite phones.

They report that shelters in Mayaguana have been activated and that several residents have reported to those shelters.

We are advised that the regularly scheduled mailboat service to Mayaguana arrived on the island on Monday (yesterday) supplying food and other goods for private residents and local grocers, therefore residents have access to sufficient supplies for the medium term.

We encourage residents, those in the southeastern Bahamas is particular, to monitor the developments of Hurricane Fiona as we seek to safeguard life and property.

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Statement from the Office of the Prime Minister on Hurricane Fiona - Bahamas - ReliefWeb

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Authorities in the Bahamas relaxed the country's COVID-19-related international travel restrictions and domestic measures Sept. 26. Travellers are no longer required to submit pre-travel COVID-19 tests, regardless of vaccination status. Visitors who show signs of COVID-19 symptoms are required to take a PCR test; those who test positive are required to isolate for 5-14 days. Unvaccinated visitors will be required to submit a daily health questionnaire throughout their stay. Capacity limits for events are no longer in place.

Effective Oct. 1, facemasks will only be required in medical settings and schools.

Current Domestic MeasuresUntil Oct. 1, officials require individuals to wear facemasks in most indoor public places.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

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Bahamas: Authorities relax COVID-19-related entry restrictions as of Sept. 26 and mask restrictions effective Oct. 1 /update 50 - Crisis24

Electric aircraft are all the rage, and they have been for several years, but when are we going to see actual commercial electric airplane options for normal people? Soon! Well, sort of soon. The electric aircraft Alice from Eviation Aircraft has been getting real orders lately, including from a young airline based in Florida.

Theres one big story about the Eviation Alice electric airplane from this month, but there are also a few from earlier in the year to catch up on. Lets catch up on these news developments. For a little background first, note that the production version of the Alice was revealed in July of last year, 2021.

Alice electric airplane seating. Image courtesy of Eviation.

Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (aka GlobalX), based out of Miami, has ordered 50 Alice electric airplanes, which are 9-seaters. Reportedly, with these electric planes, GlobalX is opening up new routes in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.

Alice electric airplane with GlobalX branding flying over Florida. Image courtesy of GlobalX & Eviation.

Naturally, with a 9-seat electric airplane, these wont be the cheapest flights around, but its a start. Remember that Tesla started with the Roadster, flat-screen TVs used to cost a fortune, and new technology starts expensive and needs time to work its way down the market. The one big financial bonus to keep in mind, though: the electric aircraft costs a fraction to operate per flight hour compared to light jets or high-end turboprops.

Alice electric aircraft specs. Image courtesy of Eviation.

If youre not familiar with GlobalX, dont be embarrassed, its only been operating passenger services for about a year, since August 2021. It currently has just seven A320 family aircraft in operation. Those fly routes in the U.S., the Caribbean, and Latin America. The company also plans to start cargo operations in Q4 2022 with fifteen A321 freighter aircraft its leasing.

The additional Alice electric aircraft will enable GlobalX to introduce new, sustainable flight options for growing markets including Miami, Orlando and the Bahamas. Naturally, the sustainable flight pitch will appeal to many people. Flying is one of the biggest guilty pleasures or conveniences for many climate-concerned people, if not their last notable one. Thats probably even more so when going on a fun unnecessary trip to the Bahamas. GlobalX is also considering using the Alice for cargo flights, currently exploring the potential practicality of that.

Alice electric airplane seating and cargo layout for 9-passenger design. Image courtesy of Eviation.

GlobalXs Alice electric airplanes are supposed to be delivered in 2027.

Eviations Alice aircraft is setting the standard in sustainable aviation, and we plan to offer the aircraft to our cruise line, tour operators, leisure travel providers, and business clients with a need for short-haul charter flights across Florida, said Ed Wegel, Chair and CEO of GlobalX. The Alice aircraft will allow us to offer sustainable, regional flights to and from major markets, and is the first step in our initiative to be a zero-carbon emissions airline by 2050. We are proud to be a launch customer for Eviation and lead the charge in bringing carbon-free air travel to our passengers.

Image courtesy of Eviation.

GlobalX is not the first to order the Alice electric aircraft not even close. In fact, orders for the electric airplane have been in longer than GlobalX has existed. Cape Air ordered the Alice in June 2019, and in April of this year, Cape Air increased that initially modest order to 75 electric airplanes. Eviations all-electric Alice aircraft can accommodate nine passengers and two crew. Cape Air flies more than 400 regional flights a day to nearly 40 citiesin the Northeast, Midwest,Montanaand theCaribbean. Deploying a fleet of all-electric Alice aircraft will significantly reduce carbon emissions, as well as maintenance and operational costs for the airline, and provide a smoother and quieter flight experience for passengers.

Image courtesy of DHL

In August of last year, DHL Express ordered 12 Alice electric planes. We firmly believe in the emission-free future of logistics, said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express. That is why we make sure that all investments improve our CO 2 footprint. On our way to environmentally friendly logistics, the electrification of all modes of transport plays a decisive role and contributes significantly to our sustainability goal of zero emissions. DHL Express has been a pioneer in the aviation industry for decades and in Eviation we have found the perfect partner who shares our mission. Together we dare to embark on a new decade of sustainable aviation.

All of this is not to say that electric flight is a done deal, or that Eviation will be a leader in this arena. Electric aircraft have arrived, but a lot has to happen to make commercial flights a reality. Can they live up to the hype, and can they reduce aviation emissions? We run the numbers, economist Paul Callister and mathematician Robert McLachlan wrote for CleanTechnica last October. Electric aircraft are at an exciting stage and may well find a niche. But they also risk turning into one more means ofhypermobility for the rich, at a time when all forms of transport need to reduce in emissions, energy, and resources.

Eviation Alice electric aircraft flying into the sunset. Image courtesy of Eviation.

Eviation also announced a couple of months ago that it was teaming up with Parker Aerospace, getting 6 technology system packages from the company. The six technology systems that Parker Aerospace will develop for the Alice aircraft will be produced across all divisions within Parker Aerospace as well as ParkersEngineered Materials GroupincludingParker LORD. The work packages include:

Just last week, Eviation also made a notable move by announcing Gregory Davis as its new CEO. He was already President, since May 2021, but now also moves into the CEO role. Prior to his role at Eviation, Davis served as Vice President of Customer Service and Product Support for Viking Air Limited, a global leader in utility aircraft services and manufacturer of Series 400 and Guardian 400 Twin Otter aircraft. Before this, he served in an engineering role at Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, one of the largest privately owned and independent aerospace and defense companies.

Alices executive cabin design. Image courtesy of Eviation.

Perhaps most fun of all, though, in December 2021, Eviation unveiled a new Alice executive cabin design. This more luxurious cabin design cuts some of the seating in exchange for new executive features. It becomes a 6-passenger layout instead of a 9-passenger layout but adds:

Orders of this version of the Alice electric aircraft are supposed to be fulfilled in 2026.

Alices executive cabin design. Image courtesy of Eviation.

What will the next news about the Eviation Alice be?

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Electric Airplane Flights Coming to Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean in 2027 - CleanTechnica