This is the final step in a process of re-organisation, following the appointment of William Burnett as the Chief Executive in May and Richard Clabon as Production Engineering Manager.
e-Go aeroplanes is manufacturing a de-regulated single seat aircraft for the sports and leisure market, generating interest from a number of potential UK and overseas customers. The first customer’s aircraft was delivered in June and the company is seeking funding to transform the business from a Research and Development company into a full production company.
Terry Holloway said, "I am delighted to have been elected by the Board of e-Go aeroplanes as the new Chairman and look forward to helping this bright and dynamic company to grow and expand into international markets from its Cambridgeshire base."
Malcolm Bird said, "I have been deeply involved in e-Go aeroplanes since it formed in 2011 and, although I will be standing down from Board work, I will be remaining as a volunteer to help with project work."
William Burnett said, "Terry Holloway is a very experienced and accomplished pilot and a well known business figure within the Cambridge community," continuing, "I am delighted that he has agreed to become Chairman of the Board and I very much look forward to working alongside him and developing the company."
About e-Go aeroplanes:
Operating to the north of Cambridge, e-Go aeroplanes is manufacturing the striking, new, very lightweight e-Go aircraft. It will cost dramatically less to fly than traditional aircraft and is a product for discerning pilots who relish new experiences. It uses novel technologies for performance yet achieves a low cost of development and operation by exploiting the newly deregulated environment in the UK.
The single-seat e-Go design has evolved from the winning design in the high-tech category of a competition run in 2007 by the Light Aircraft Association. This was to encourage innovation after the Civil Aviation Authority deregulated the very light end of general aviation aircraft construction.
Deregulation by the CAA now means that aircraft manufacturers can develop single-seat aircraft of up to 300kg MAUW (maximum all up weight) with the minimum of red tape and delay. e-Go aeroplanes is taking maximum advantage of this opportunity.
Around 60 per cent of the UK’s estimated 60,000 pilots fly light aircraft for enjoyment. In the main, those aircraft have their roots in designs that are more than 40 years old and have become increasingly expensive to operate. e-Go costs just £15 per hour to fly.
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Further information from:
For e-Go aeroplanes
David Boughey
Sales & Marketing
01954 268189
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