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Aura Aero Gathers More Commitments for Electric Regional Aircraft
The latest letters of intent from nine prospective operators of the hybrid-electric aircraft include the first for VIP and cargo versions of the design.
Aura Aero's Electric Regional Aircraft is a 19-seat hybrid-electric airliner.
Aura Aero is now offering VIP and cargo versions of its hybrid-electric Electric Regional Aircraft, and says it holds sales commitments for more than 330 units. (Image: Aura Aero)

Auro Aero this week reported provisional sales for 130 more examples of its 19-seat Electric Regional Aircraft (ERA). The French start-up said that nine airlines have committed to adding the hybrid-electric model to their fleets, with deliveries set to begin in 2027. The latest agreement takes total “order intentions” confirmed to date to over 330 units, including a 200-aircraft commitment in October 2021 from leasing group Amedeo.

The newest letters of intent have been signed by Afrijet from Gabon (10 aircraft), Malta-based private aviation group Elit'Avia (20 aircraft), Brazilian logistics group Dux (20 aircraft), France’s Flying Green and Twinjet (10 and 25 aircraft, respectively), and FMS of Switzerland (10 aircraft). Three undisclosed operators have committed to the other 35 units.

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