Florida, USA – French electric aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has officially opened its U.S. headquarters and first North American production site at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park in Florida. The 11,000 sq. ft facility will serve as a delivery and support hub for the company’s INTEGRAL training aircraft and a foundational site for the future hybrid-electric ERA program.

• The new campus will be the North American Delivery and Customer Support Center for AURA AERO’s INTEGRAL aircraft family.

• The INTEGRAL series, which includes a certified aerobatic-capable two-seater, is offered with a piston engine and a forthcoming 100% electric variant.

• FAA certification is underway for the INTEGRAL aircraft family, which recently secured EASA type certification.

• AURA AERO has announced plans for a 500,000 sq. ft assembly line in the U.S. by 2028 to produce its 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA aircraft.

• The U.S. is expected to account for nearly half of all ERA orders as additional Letters of Intent are finalized; the current ERA LOI book exceeds 650 aircraft valued at over $10.5 billion.

• The new site was made possible through partnerships with Embry-Riddle, Space Florida, and Team Volusia, with the project expected to generate over 1,000 high-skilled aerospace jobs.

• AURA AERO is targeting U.S. flight schools and operators seeking modern, cost-efficient, and aerobatic-capable training aircraft with electric propulsion options.

Statements

• “Florida has long been a leader in aeronautics and space, and the technical expertise of its workforce is a tremendous asset in asserting our leadership in the electric and hybrid-electric aviation sectors,” said Jérémy Caussade, President and Co-Founder of AURA AERO.

• “The opening of AURA AERO’s headquarters at Embry-Riddle’s Research Park marks a significant milestone in our collaboration,” said Embry-Riddle President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D.

• “AURA AERO’s investment is another example of how Florida continues to lead the way in aerospace growth and innovation,” said Space Florida Board Chair Jeanette Nuñez.

• “This is a journey that began at the 2023 Paris Air Show, with the initial commitment announced at the 2024 Farnborough Air Show,” noted Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly.

About AURA AERO
AURA AERO, founded in 2018 and based at Toulouse-Francazal airport in France, is a low-emission aircraft manufacturer producing electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. Its INTEGRAL series is targeted at training markets, while its 19-seat ERA aircraft is positioned as the first hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

Source: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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