Aura Aero’s Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Design Effort Is In Full Swing

Aura Aero ERA aircraft concept

Aura Aero design engineers are working on the propulsion system, avionics and airframe of the 19-seat ERA.

Credit: Aura Aero
Aura Aero, founded in 2018, is developing the Integral E electric two-seater, which it intends to use as the basis for its upcoming 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA. As it makes technical progress while facing the daunting task of gathering enough funds, the French startup exemplifies the nascent...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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