AURA AERO’s hybrid ERA passes 650 pre-orders

AURA AERO announced 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: 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 ACMI 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). Drew McEwen, AURA AERO’s Chief Commercial Officer comments: “ We are very proud of the success achieved by our hybrid-electric aircraft, thanks to our commercial team and to AELIS Group, our dedicated global sales partner for ERA.” Jérémy Caussade, President and co-founder of AURA AERO, said: “Just four years after launching the program, announcing today over 650 pre-orders for this aircraft, representing more than $10.5 billion in value, is a major milestone for us.” He adds: “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 decarbonising air transport and revitalising regional aviation.” ERA is a hybrid-electric aircraft 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). For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Kay Rolland at [email protected]