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Aura Aero Secures Part 21G Manufacturing Approval
The French start-up is close to beginning production of its Integral family of light aircraft, as it continues development of a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner.
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French start-up Aura Aero, which has been awarded Part 21G production approval, aims to bring a 19-seat hybrid-electric regional airliner to market. (Image: Aura Aero)

French aviation authorities have issued Part 21G approval to start-up Aura Aero, marking the first step toward production of its Integral family of light aircraft. The authorization clears the way for the company to advance its longer-term goal to develop the 19-seat Electrical Regional Aircraft.

The Part 21G approval certifies that parts produced by Aura Aero comply with their design specifications. The company is now seeking clearance to build complete aircraft, with production initially focused on the piston-powered Integral R two-seater, tail-dragger design, which has been ordered by two French flying clubs.

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