EDF Group (Electricité de France) has announced an increase in its shareholding in AURA AERO0 to EUR 2 million euros, “re-affirming its commitment to providing long-term support for the growth of a low-carbon, regional light aircraft industry, in France.”
“In a context where aviation must significantly reduce its emissions, EDF Group is stepping up its support for AURA AERO, to accompany the sector’s energy transition,” said the two companies in a press release. “By committing to this innovative industrial player, EDF Group is contributing to the development of electric and hybrid aircraft and participating in the structuring of a sector of the future, anchored in Occitanie.”
AURA AERO is developing ERA, a 19-seater hybrid-electric regional aircraft with nearly 700 purchase intentions, valued at USD12 billion. Through its investment, EDF Group will deploy its energy expertise, from battery performance to charging management and the integration of electrical requirements into airport platforms.
At the same time, the INTEGRAL range, the latest generation of two-seater training aircraft, continues its industrialization. The INTEGRAL E, a 100% electric two-seater aircraft with aerobatic capabilities, is undergoing a flight test campaign following its maiden flight in December 2024. EDF Group is also making the expertise of its R&D and engineering teams available to AURA AERO and the aviation sector in general. These teams are working on the development and advanced testing of batteries, as well as the deployment of charging infrastructure dedicated to electric aviation, aiming at standardization and interoperability at European level.
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