AURA AERO, the French aircraft manufacturer, and Babcock France, part of defence company Babcock International Group, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to jointly offer and promote INTEGRAL, the new-generation training aircraft with aerobatic capabilities, along with a complete packaged service.
The family offers three models, addressing the different needs in pilot training: INTEGRAL R (training and aerobatics, tailwheel, 210 hp Lycoming engine); INTEGRAL S (training and aerobatics, nosewheel, 180 hp Lycoming engine) and INTEGRAL E (all-electric, Safran’s ENGINeUS electric motor), “the first-ever electric aircraft motor to be certified, with one hour autonomy and 30 min supercharge”, said AURA AERO.
Covering technical, logistical, training and support services, the strategic partnership, announced at Paris Air Show, aims to combine the expertise of AURA AERO with Babcock’s global experience of civilian and defence service support and pilot training in modern and high pressure operating environments.
Jérémy Caussade, President and co-founder of AURA AERO, said: “By introducing the all-electric INTEGRAL E into their fleet, the armed forces can halve the operating costs for most missions, while beginning its transition towards decarbonization”.
(Image: David Lockwood, CEO of Babcock International Group, and Antoine Blin, Chief of Staff AURA AERO – Copyright Aura Aero)
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