Aura Aero has signed agreements with three new European distributors for its Integral trainer and ERA hybrid-electric aircraft range.
The French aircraft manufacturer announced the expansion of its dealer network at AERO Friedrichshafen event in Hamburg, Germany this week. Aura Aero said that the new partnerships with established aviation market players will strengthen its position in multiple European regions.
The new distributors include the company European Aircraft Sales, which covers Scandinavia, Finland, the Netherlands and the Baltics.
JB Investments, Poland’s longest established aircraft distributor will represent Aura Aero in that market. The company has experience representing numerous aircraft and helicopter manufacturers.
Italy-based B&C SRL will support customers in Italy, Malta, Albania, Vatican and San Marino with aircraft purchases and related services.
“With these new aircraft dealers, Aura Aero will significantly expand its reach in the general aviation market,” said Jérémy Caussade, co-founder and chief executive officer of Aura Aero.
Drew McEwen, chief commercial officer at Aura Aero, said “We are thrilled to be partnering with three new respected dealers and to benefit from their extensive experience and their wide network to develop the sales of our two families of aircraft. These new partnerships will considerably help develop our customer base and we are very excited about that.”
The Integral is a two-seater side-by-side training aircraft with aerobatic capabilities designed for civil and military applications. It comes in thermal or electric versions. The Integral R thermal engine variant with tailwheel configuration received EASA certification with FAA certification expected this year. Deliveries began in April 2025.
The Integral S training and leisure version with nosewheel configuration is awaiting EASA certification. An electric version is undergoing flight testing with certification and first deliveries expected in before the end of 2026.
Aura-Aero’s ERA hybrid-electric aircraft will be available as a 19-seater, in VIP/corporate or cargo configurations with a range up to 1,600km (1,000 miles). According to the manufacturer, it will reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional aircraft in its category.
Entry into commercial service for the ERA is scheduled before 2030. The company reports it has secured over 600 Letters of Intent for the aircraft.
Aura Aero was founded in 2018 and is based at Toulouse-Francazal Airport, France with approximately 250 employees. The company has received support from the Occitanie Region, the French Public Investment Bank and venture capital firm Innovacom.
