# AURA AERO acquires hybrid-electric eVTOL developer VOLTAERO

French electric/hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO acquired VOLTAERO, a developer of hybrid-electric propulsion systems. The acquisition includes 2,400 sq. m of industrial facilities and the Cassio S hybrid-electric flying demonstrator.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-06-24
- Where: France
- Status: announced
- Products: hybrid-electric propulsion systems, Cassio S hybrid-electric flying demonstrator
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Aura Aero](https://endata.com/companies/50616.md) (acquirer)
- [VoltAero](https://endata.com/companies/74908.md) (target)

## Sources

- [urbanairmobilitynews.com](https://www.urbanairmobilitynews.com/air-taxis/aura-aero-announces-acquisition-of-hybrid-electric-evtol-developer-voltaero/), 2026-06-24: "This alliance combines AURA AERO’s industrial ambition and international reach with VOLTAERO’s expertise in hybrid-electric propulsion systems."
- [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/insights/merger-acquisition-deals-brief/aura-aero-acquires-voltaero/__AwOOL8WX5FSIWsMEeP49y5HYcmZVRqZAbn_KCCLmkSE), 2026-06-29: "This strategic move represents a vertical integration for Aura Aero, a French aerospace manufacturer focused on developing low-carbon aircraft for civil and military use."

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