Aura Aero

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.