Fabien Raison
Co-Founder
AURA AERO
AURA-AERO designs and manufactures a new generation of civil and military aircraft, including the INTEGRAL training aircraft family and the ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft. The company targets an 80% emissions reduction for regional transport through hybrid-electric propulsion and eco-conscious materials. Its product line also includes the ENBATA MALE drone for defense applications.
- Aerospace
- Clean Technology
- Mobility & Transportation
- Defense Tech
- Drones & Uncrewed Systems
- Hardware
Updated today
Funding
Raised to date
€340MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Est. $370.6M$67.5M across 2 disclosed rounds
BCEG+1€50M · Series B
Announced Apr 2026
Disclosed cumulative: $67.5M
3/3
Reported total $370.6M
Incomplete round history. $303.1M of the $370.6M reported total isn’t matched to a known round (1 known round has an undisclosed amount).
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Founders
Jérémy Caussade
President
Wilfried Dufaud
Executive Director
Product
Problem
The aviation industry faces increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and improve safety standards, while also needing versatile aircraft for various training, travel, and cargo needs. Existing aircraft designs often lack eco-friendly features and comprehensive safety systems.
Solution
Aura Aero designs and manufactures a range of eco-efficient aircraft focused on decarbonizing air transport. Their product line includes the INTEGRAL family of two-seat training aircraft, available in both combustion and electric variants, and the ERA, a 19-seat Electric Regional Aircraft. The INTEGRAL series combines wood and carbon construction for lightweight strength and features advanced safety systems like a whole aircraft rescue parachute and anti-deflagration fuel tanks. The ERA aims to reduce emissions by 80% compared to existing regional aircraft through a hybrid-electric propulsion system and sustainable cabin materials. The company also operates a defense branch, AURA M, developing aircraft, drones, and digital systems for armed forces.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes flight schools, regional airlines, and private owners seeking environmentally friendly and safe aircraft for training, short-haul travel, and cargo transport. Defense customers include armed forces requiring next-generation aircraft, drones, and digital systems.
Features
- INTEGRAL R: Two-seat, side-by-side configuration with EASA CS23 and FAA certification (in progress)
- INTEGRAL E: Electric variant of the INTEGRAL R, designed for emission-free flight training
- ERA: 19-seat regional aircraft with hybrid-electric propulsion for short-takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities
- ENBATA: ITAR-free MALE drone for defense applications
- Eco-conscious design utilizing bio-sourced, recycled, and recyclable materials
- INTEGRAL series features wood-carbon composite construction for optimized weight and strength
- INTEGRAL aircraft equipped with whole aircraft rescue parachute system
- ERA targets < 0.10 €/ASK (available seat kilometer) operating costs
- ERA offers flexible configurations for passenger, business, cargo, and medical evacuation