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]

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Electric aviation developer Eviation has paused development of its all-electric Alice aircraft and laid off most staff due to difficulties in securing further funding.
The Alice, designed for short-haul passenger and cargo flights, had attracted over 600 orders but struggled with development, undergoing multiple redesigns and limited test flights.
Eviation's CEO confirmed the program is on hold to explore "strategic opportunities" but stated it is not fully shut down.
The company has not raised new funding since 2019, having received a total of $200 million, which proved insufficient to continue the project.

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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.”