Andre Stein, co-founder and former CEO of Eve Air Mobility, and Jeff Hurford, former Gulfstream executive, have joined Eviation, the manufacturer of an all-electric aircraft under development in Arlington, Washington.
Andre Stein, recently named CEO of Eviation, came from Eve Air Mobility. [Courtesy of Eviation]
Key Takeaways:
Eviation Aircraft, the developer of the all-electric "Alice" commuter aircraft, has appointed Andre Stein (former CEO of Eve Air Mobility) as its new CEO and Jeff Hurford (former Cirrus and Gulfstream executive) as Chief Financial Officer.
Stein brings significant experience in product development and industrialization from his time at Embraer and leading Eve Air Mobility, while Hurford has a strong background in financial and program management within the aerospace industry.
The "Alice" aircraft is a nine-passenger, flight-proven, all-electric commuter designed for regional travel, boasting zero-carbon emissions and lower operating costs than traditional jets and turboprops.
The Alice has secured over $5 billion in orders, including substantial commitments from Air New Zealand (23 aircraft) and Mexican carrier Aerus (30 aircraft), highlighting strong market interest in sustainable air travel.
Andre Stein, co-founder and former CEO of Eve Air Mobility, and Jeff Hurford, former Cirrus and Gulfstream executive, have joined Eviation Aircraft Inc., the manufacturer of all-electric aircraft under development in Arlington, Washington, north of Seattle.
Stein has been appointed as CEO and Hurford named chief financial officer for the groundbreaking company.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
