French aircraft manufacturer developing the 19-seat ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft alongside the all-electric INTEGRAL E training aircraft.
Propulsion Architecture
ERA is a hybrid-electric regional aircraft using eight Safran ENGINeUS electric motors and two SAF-compatible turbogenerators; INTEGRAL E is fully electric.
Primary Certification Context
Not Yet Normalized
Strengths
AURA AERO states that ERA certification is in progress and is preparing a first prototype for testing, while using Safran's certified ENGINeUS motor technology and developing hybrid-electric turbogenerator integration.
Weaknesses / Open Questions
ERA has not yet flown at full scale. The company's first-flight and 2030 availability schedules are targets, and the completed certification basis, compliance program and regulator approvals remain outstanding.
Last Updated
September 18, 2026
