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:

Eviation, a key developer in electric aviation, has paused development of its all-electric Alice prototype and laid off most of its staff due to struggles in securing further funding.
The Alice aircraft, designed for regional commuter flights carrying nine passengers or cargo, has faced significant delays, undergoing more redesigns than test flights since its full-scale prototype reveal in 2019, despite accumulating over 600 orders.
This development is seen as a setback for electric aviation's prospects, underscoring the substantial financial and developmental challenges faced by companies in the sector, though Eviation's CEO stated the program is not fully shut down but exploring "strategic opportunities."

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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.”