Aura Aero

AURA AERO Inc., a French aircraft designer and manufacturer, announced plans to locate a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Florida. The facility is expected to create 1,030 jobs with a capital investment of $172.5 million.

American private charter operator JSX placed an order for up to 332 low-emissions hybrid-electric aircraft, divided between three startup aircraft makers including Aura Aero. Aura Aero received a commitment for 50 aircraft plus 100 options.

Aura Aero has received approval to begin construction on a new aircraft production facility at Toulouse-Francazal Airport in France. The 'Aura Factory' will cover 40,000 sqm, cost €150 million, and be capable of producing around 150 aircraft per year (50 Integral and 100 ERA). Construction is expected to take 30 months, with production start for the ERA aircraft planned for end of 2025.

Aura Aero has acquired French aerospace woodwork company Air Menuiserie, based in Bernay, Normandy. The acquisition aims to secure the Integral family business plan and preserve wood-carbon aerostructure know-how.