An Israel-based manufacturer of all-electric air mobility solutions recently announced it has selected Prescott, Arizona, for its U.S. headquarters, which will include the manufacture of the aircraft’s ultra-light all-composite frames.
EViation Aircraft will establish operations for its electric commuter aircraft, Alice, at a site located adjacent to the Prescott Municipal Airport. The facility will serve as EViation’s base of operations for its expansion from Israel into the U.S. market. EViation selected Prescott as an optimal location for its U.S. headquarters given the area’s skilled workforce and high-density altitude, an ideal environment for test flights.
With the goal of making clean regional air travel accessible for all, EViation is tackling one of the world’s dirtiest industries — aviation. Its zero-emission, 100% electric solution, the Alice Commuter, which will be test flown at the 53rd Paris Air Show in June 2019, leverages an IP portfolio that includes thermal management and autonomous landing, as well as distributed electric propulsion, industry-leading battery technology, and cutting-edge composite body frames capable of carrying up to nine passengers on a single charge for 650 miles. EViation will certify and commercialize the Alice aircraft while partnering with leading industry suppliers to bring its prototypes to scale and to the global market.
“As we develop our regional electric aircraft, the U.S. represents a high-growth, near-term target market for us, given its many regional transit corridors and abundance of approved airstrips,” said Omer Bar-Yohay, CEO of EViation.
