Aura Aero

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

French startup Aura Aero has conducted the first flight of the Integral E electric-powered version of its two-seat aerobatic trainer.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

ATR operator Afrijet, which is rebranding to become FlyGabon, is set to add its first wet-leased A320 ahead of operating its own narrowbody jets in future.

Construction of the planned facility, located at Daytona Beach International Airport, is expected to begin in 2026.

The document, DO-406, clears the way for manufacturers to produce avionics using AURA Network Systems’ 450-MHz spectrum.

Electric propulsion promises lower operating costs and emissions, but will they be enough?

For some technology features and design philosophy, new two-seaters developed in Europe may be the precursors of future commercial aircraft.

The CEO reports progress toward raising €450 million and reaching certification of the ERA 19-seater.

Aura Aero is closing in on certifying an aerobatic two-seater and working to raise the required equity to develop its 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

French advanced air mobility startup Aura Aero plans to open its first U.S. facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and build a 500,000-ft.2 factory.

The companies have signed a cooperation agreement related to the planned certification of the ERA 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.

Aura Aero has received the permit to fly its Integral E two-seat electric trainer, the French startup says.

French startup Aura Aero has invited suppliers to bid for the first large work packages for its planned ERA 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

While French innovators are making gradual progress in electric, hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion, they are looking for critical funding.

French startup Aura Aero flew its Integral S training aircraft for the first time on July 28 from Toulouse-Francazal airport.

First flight is scheduled for 2026.

French startup Aura Aero is looking to acquire a small carbon-fiber specialist as it intends to use the material for the wing of its planned 19-seat Electric Regional Aircraft.

Sweden’s Heart Aerospace may have moved up to 30 seats to increase the appeal of its planned electric regional airliner, but French startup Aura Aero continues to pursue a 19-seater and has announced letters of intent for another 130 aircraft, taking the total to more than 330.