Electric Aircraft Developer Eviation Lays Off Most of Staff

Battery-electric aircraft developer has struggled to raise money to fund its regional commuter model, designed for two crew and as many as nine passengers.

Jack Daleo

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 04:28 PM ET

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Eviation’s all-electric Alice makes its first and only test flight in 2022. [Courtesy: Eviation]

Key Takeaways:

Leading electric aviation developer Eviation has paused development of its all-electric Alice commuter aircraft and laid off most of its staff.
The pause is attributed to difficulties in securing further funding, with the company's last funding raise occurring in 2019.
The Alice, designed for zero-emission, short-haul regional flights and capable of carrying nine passengers or cargo, had accumulated over 600 orders.
Eviation states the program is not fully shut down and they are exploring "strategic opportunities" for its future.

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Electric aviation’s prospects took a hit last week after a leading developer paused work on its prototype aircraft.

Eviation laid off the majority of its staff and halted development of its all-electric Alice, designed for two crew and as many as nine passengers. Sources told The Air Current that the headcount reduction comes as the manufacturer struggles to secure funding to keep the project alive. Andre Stein, CEO of Eviation, confirmed the layoffs in a statement and said the company is focused on finding “the right opportunities.”