French electric/hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has announced the acquisition of VOLTAERO.
“This alliance combines AURA AERO’s industrial ambition and international reach with VOLTAERO’s expertise in hybrid-electric propulsion systems,” said AURA AERO in a press statement. “This transaction immediately strengthens AURA AERO’s capabilities through the integration of 2,400 sq. m of industrial facilities and proven hybrid-electric technologies. The acquisition provides AURA AERO with rare experience in hybrid-electric architectures and experimental aeronautical development, including design, system integration, testing, flight operations and data analysis.
VOLTAERO has developed the Cassio S, a hybrid-electric flying demonstrator. Since the start of its flight testing in 2019, it has completed 270 flights and covered approximately 25,000 kilometers under a variety of operating conditions.
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