Aura Aero

Norges Luftsportforbund will use the electric airplane to tow gliders

The order book for Aura Aero's ERA hybrid-electric airliner has grown to more than 330 aircraft.

The French start-up is developing an all-electric Integral E flight training aircraft and a 19-seater commuter that it says will halve current operating costs.

The latest letters of intent from nine prospective operators of the hybrid-electric aircraft include the first for VIP and cargo versions of the design.

Collaboration agreement between Safran and Aura Aero advances plans to fly the Integral E flight demonstrator for the first time this year, as early work on propulsion architecture for a 19-seat regional airliner gets underway.

The French start-up is close to beginning production of its Integral family of light aircraft, as it continues development of a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.