Aura Aero Pursues Hybrid-Electric Design Despite Slow Battery Progress

Aura Aero ERA regional aircraft

Aura Aero has been in preliminary talks with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency about certification.

Credit: Aura Aero
Aura Aero is about to announce design changes for the hybrid-electric ERA regional aircraft it is preparing for service entry by 2029. The evolution is taking place as the Toulouse-based startup stands among the most advanced in alternative propulsion. Despite all the challenges, especially in...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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