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Ben Goldstein
September 21, 2026
Aura Aero plans to make a first flight with its 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA in late 2027. Credit: Aura Aero
French startup Aura Aero plans to reconfigure its recently acquired X-Volt hybrid-electric demonstrator markedly to replicate the propulsion architecture of its planned 19-seat ERA regional aircraft more closely. Flight testing of the modified aircraft is targeted to begin in early 2027. The former…
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