At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, AURA AERO, present at the International Aerobatic Club’s pavilion with its aerobatic two-seater trainer INTEGRAL R, provided an update on its two aircraft programs, INTEGRAL and ERA. 

Jérémy Caussade, CEO and Co-founder of AURA AERO, said: “Just seven years after the launch of the company, both our aircraft programs are running high, with several important milestones expected this year. We are incredibly proud and excited by the success of INTEGRAL and ERA, particularly as they continue to grow in the U.S. We are deeply grateful for the support we’re receiving here.” 

The INTEGRAL family of two-seater side-by-side trainer aircraft with aerobatic capabilities is already flying in Europe. Certification processes are on track and industrial development, in Europe and in the U.S., is well underway: 

INTEGRAL R (thermal 210 hp Lycoming engine, tailwheel):   After European (EASA) certification in December 2024, AURA AERO is now working with the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) on a fast-track process for U.S. validation by the end of this year.  Deliveries started in Europe in April this year. 

INTEGRAL S (thermal 180 hp Lycoming engine, nosewheel):  EASA certification is expected by the end of this year, and FAA certification is expected in 2026.  Deliveries will start next year. 

 INTEGRAL E (all-electric Safran ENGINeUS motor, tailwheel or nosewheel):  FAA and EASA certification is expected by the end of 2026.  First deliveries should follow in early 2027. 

Supported by Space Florida, with a $3.4 M funding, AURA AERO is opening this year its first facility in the U.S., covering 10,000 sq.ft. at the heart of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park in Daytona Beach, Florida. This site will soon host assembly, delivery and customer support activities for INTEGRAL in North America and will also be home to two prototypes of INTEGRAL E, the all-electric version, shortly to be seen flying in the skies of Florida as part of its flight test campaign. 

The manufacturer’s second flagship project, ERA — a pioneering 19-seat hybrid-electric aircraft for regional mobility — continues to move forward at a promising pace: AURA AERO has selected Daytona Beach for its US headquarters and will soon begin the construction of a 500,000 sq. ft factory dedicated to ERA. Representing the creation of over 1,000 jobs, this project has received the key support of Space Florida, with up to $200 M in funding. 

The Toulouse factory has initiated production of the first components, and the assembly phase for the initial prototype is imminent. The first flight is scheduled for late 2027, and entry into service is expected by 2030. 

Designed to revitalize regional aviation while accelerating the decarbonization of aviation, ERA will be powered by 8 electric motors (ENGINeUS, developed by Safran and first-ever electric aircraft engine to be certified) and 2 SAF-compatible turbo-generators. It will automatically alternate hybrid and electric phases according to flight requirements, with a range of up to 900 NM (1,500 km). 

Meeting the environmental challenges of the 21st century, ERA reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared with thermal aircraft in its class. ERA is a versatile aircraft that can be configured for passenger transport, business aviation, cargo or special missions. By combining sustainability and economic viability, ERA is redefining the future of aviation and reinvigorating regional aviation, whether connecting islands and archipelagos, or offering direct flights between regional destinations. 

ERA already has an order book of over 650 Letters of Intent, valued at over $10.5 billion, and five new customers were announced at Paris Air Show in June.