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Electric Aircraft Developer Aura Aero Opens Florida Base
The aeronautical university's research park will eventually be used for manufacturing the Integral aircraft
Aura Aero Integral aircraft
Aura Aero is developing the Integral family of training aircraft, including the electric-powered Integral E model.

French electric aircraft developer Aura Aero will open its first U.S. facility at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. During last week’s Farnborough Airshow, the company announced its plans for a 500,000-sq-ft manufacturing and assembly plant at the school’s research park in Daytona Beach.

Aura Aero is developing a two-seat electric training aircraft called the Integral E, which is based on the existing Integral R and S piston singles. Powered by Safran’s EngineUs electric motor, this model is expected to have a flight endurance of 60 minutes, with batteries that can be recharged in less than 30 minutes. In April, EASA issued a permit to fly, giving the company clearance to start flight testing.