Aviation is what we do.
APELEON is backed by aviation experts, a successful track record and a unique vision.
Our team consists of experienced engineers with a strong background in the aerospace industry as well as young talents who recently completed their engineering degrees. This substantial engineering expertise combined with dynamic and creative spirit allows us to push towards radical innovation in the mobility sector. The team has several years of experience in the aviation industry under their belt – having worked on notable aircraft projects such as the Airbus A380, Boeing B787, Eurocopter EC135 or even special projects like Solar Impulse. Together, we are working towards a brighter mobility future.
ANDREAS FÜRLINGER
Dipl.-Ing.
Founder & CEO
Andreas Fürlinger is founder and CEO of the company. He holds a university degree in mechanical engineering, a commercial pilot license and has spent a substantial number of years working in the aviation industry; giving him unique insights into the industry and the businesses behind it. He initially gained experience at IABG, advanced at FACC as analysis engineer for lightweight structures, worked on notable large transport aircraft projects, such as the Airbus A380. He later continued to support Solar Impulse as mission engineer on the First Round-The-World Solar Flight.
His passion for aerospace technology, the urge to realise his ideas and the joy he derives from tackling challenges drive him to push for innovation in the world of aviation.
YOKO ONO
THERESA RINNHOFER
MSc.
Regulatory Affairs
MARTIN FLEISCHMANN
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Structural Mechanics
CHRISTOPH FRÖHLICH
Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn.
Automation & Control
STEFAN THALER
MSc.
Mechanical Design
JAKOB SCHMIDT
Dipl.-Ing.
Mechanical Design
JAN ERNHARDT
MA.
Industrial Design
PETER KREMSNER
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Electrics & Electronics
BERNHARD SEIDL
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Technical Purchasing
MATS MARTENS
BSc.
Automation & Control
ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ-GARRIDO, BSc.
Mechanical Design
STEPHANE YONG
Ingénieur Généraliste
Software
CHRISTOPHER HIESS
MA.
Industrial Design
FRANZ FÜRLINGER
Mag. Dr.
Controlling & Procurator
Father & Son, Economics & Engineering, both, a powerful combination.
Franz Fürlinger, supports the team as an economic advisor. An experienced tax consultant, with more than 35 years of work experience in his own company, specialised in support for medium-sized enterprises, he is an essential player in economic and legal affairs.
RALPH
PAUL
Dipl.-Ing.
Flight Dynamics & Control,
Flight Test
DIETER
REISINGER
Dr.-Ing. MSc.
Flight Test,
Aircraft Operation
CHRISTOF
OBERTSCHEIDER
MMag. Dr.
Aerodynamics,
Numeric Analysis