AURA AERO reports it has secured more than 650 pre-orders for ERA, its hybrid 19-seater, scheduled for entry into service by 2030.
“Five new customers has just signed Letters of Intent with the French manufacturer, to add ERA to their fleet by the start of the new decade,” said the company in a press release. These are: Marathon Airlines, a Greek ACMI airline (20 firm and 20 options), Solyu, a South Korean low-carbon aircraft lessor (20 firm and 20 options), JumpAir Airlines, a Lithuanian aircraft manufacturer and charter airline (10 firm and 10 options), Safarilink, a Kenyan regional airline (4 firm and 2 options), and an undisclosed customer from Europe (3 firm and 3 options).
Jérémy Caussade, President and co-founder of AURA AERO, said: “Just four years after launching the programme, announcing today over 650 pre-orders for this aircraft, representing more than USD10.5 billion in value, is a major milestone for us. The trust our customers place in us confirms the existence of a real market for this type of aircraft — and the backing of French and European institutions only strengthens that conviction. Earlier this year, we launched production of the first prototype parts, with a maiden flight planned in 2027 and entry into service by the end of the decade. ERA is designed to reconnect people in regions where aviation remains essential for accessibility — while playing a key role in decarbonizing air transport and revitalizing regional aviation.”
ERA is a, hybrid-electric and eco-responsible aircraft, designed to revitalize regional aviation while accelerating the decarbonization of aviation. With eight electric motors (ENGINeUS, developed by Safran and first-ever electric aircraft engine to be certified) and two SAF-compatible turbo-generators, it will alternate hybrid and electric phases according to flight requirements, with a range of up to 900 NM (1,500 km).
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