Aura Moves Gradually Toward Hybrid-Electric 19-Seater First Flight

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Thierry Dubois
September 12, 2025

Since this iteration of the ERA’s design, Aura Aero has moved the wing and empennage backwards, and integrated the cargo and passenger doors in the forward fuselage.

Credit: Aura Aero

Aura Aero ERA earlier version — Since this iteration of the ERA’s design, Aura Aero has moved the wing and empennage backwards, and integrated the cargo and passenger doors in the forward fuselage.

Credit: Aura Aero

TOULOUSE—Aura Aero, the startup developing the 19-seat, hybrid-electric ERA regional aircraft, is making progress thanks to partial tests at its Toulouse Francazal airport development and production facility. In parallel, the company has relocated the wing, empennage and cargo door on the fuselage…

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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