Imagine a regional plane that works like a hybrid car, using both batteries and generators to fly. It's designed to replace old, noisy planes that are expensive to run. By using a smaller test plane first, the team is making sure the electric engines and batteries are safe and efficient before launching the full-sized version.
Regional aviation relies on 40-year-old aircraft that are fuel-inefficient, noisy, and expensive to operate, hindering the goal of climate neutrality by 2050.
A hybrid-electric propulsion chain including battery packs, high-voltage distribution, and electric engines, validated via a Flight Test Vehicle.
If you are a regional airline dealing with high fuel costs and noisy 40-year-old aircraft — this project developed a 19-seat hybrid-electric plane that reduces emissions and operates from short 800m runways.
If you are a cargo company dealing with the need for fast, low-carbon transport to remote areas — this project developed a full cargo version with 2 tons of payload and 21m3 of volume.
If you are a medical service dealing with the need to reach patients in remote areas with unpaved runways — this project developed a special missions configuration for medical evacuation.
Based on available project data, specific pricing is not mentioned, but the aircraft aims to reduce operating costs by being single-pilot capable.
The project is moving toward entry into service in 2028, with a current flight test vehicle (INTEGRAL E) used to mature the propulsion chain.
Based on available project data, no specific IP or licensing terms are provided, though the project involves integration of Safran ENGINeUS engines.
The ERA aircraft is aiming for entry into service in 2028.
The project is conducting certification work with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The project is led by a single French SME, AURA AERO SAS. This lean structure suggests a highly focused development cycle where the coordinator manages the entire technical perimeter, from battery integration to EASA certification, supported by key industrial suppliers like Safran.
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