French Manufacturer Expands Development of Electric and Hybrid Aircraft
French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has secured €340 million in funding to support the development of its three clean sheet aircraft programs: the INTEGRAL light trainer, ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft, and ENBATA military drone. The funding, which includes public and private sources, will enable the company to pursue its dual growth strategy, targeting both defense and civilian markets, as well as simultaneous industrial development projects in France and the United States. According to AeroTime, AURA AERO’s founder and CEO, Jéremy Caussade, highlighted the company’s plans to establish a second assembly line in Florida, which will employ around 1,000 staff and produce both the INTEGRAL and ERA aircraft.