Aircraft
Aura Aero Will Build Hybrid-electric Regional Airliner in Florida
Daytona Beach International Airport has been confirmed as the site for a new manufacturing facility
Daytona Beach International Airport in Florida will house Aura Aero's factory
A 500,000-sq-ft site at Daytona Beach International Airport in Florida has been chosen as the location for Aura Aero's manufacturing facility.

Aura Aero has confirmed the selection of a site at Daytona Beach International Airport in Florida as the location for a new factory to build its planned ERA hybrid-electric regional airliner. The French company, which is also developing an electric version of its Integral two-seat training aircraft, announced the move on October 17 with Volusia County officials.

According to Aura Aero, the 500,000-sq-ft manufacturing and assembly plant will be designed to produce around 100 of the 19-passenger ERA aircraft each year. The new facility is expected to support more than 1,000 jobs in central Florida, which won out over locations in Texas in the company’s selection process.