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AURA AERO Receives First Firm Order for ERA Airliner

March 2, 2026

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Key Takeaways

AURA AERO received its first firm order for the ERA airliner.
The ERA is a 19-seater hybrid-electric regional airliner.
Pan Européenne Air Service is the launch customer.
AURA AERO targets 2030 for certification and entry into service.

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Strategic Implications

This order may signal growing demand for sustainable aviation solutions, which could benefit AURA AERO and other developers of hybrid-electric aircraft. The partnership with Pan Européenne Air Service suggests a focus on regional air transport and may indicate a shift towards more environmentally friendly options in the executive aviation sector.

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What Happened

French Startup Secures Launch Customer For Hybrid Electric Regional Jet

AURA AERO, a French electric and hybrid aircraft developer, has secured its first firm order for the ERA airliner, a 19-seater hybrid-electric regional jet. The order comes from Pan Européenne Air Service, a French executive aviation operator, which will become the ERA’s launch customer. The ERA boasts a range of up to 900 miles and promises to reduce carbon emissions by 80% compared to similar aircraft. AURA AERO plans to build the ERA at a new facility in Toulouse, France, with certification and entry into service targeted for 2030. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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