AURA AERO has signed the first firm order for its regional 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft ERA, with Pan Européenne
Air Service (PEAS).
The French private airline has been supporting AURA AERO and the ERA program from the outset, demonstrating its
confidence in the manufacturer's vision and progress. As the first airline to make a firm commitment for ERA,
Pan Européenne confirms, after having recently taken part in electric flight tests with INTEGRAL E.
Headquartered in Chambéry and Lyon, Pan Européenne is a French private airline that has specialized in customized
business flights for nearly 50 years. It operates five Embraer aircraft (5 to 49 seats) and serves up to 500 destinations in
Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. The company aims to be one of the first in the world to operate a hybrid-electric
aircraft with paying passengers.
Designed to revive regional aviation while accelerating the decarbonization of aviation, ERA will be powered by eight electric
motors (ENGINeUS, developed by Safran and the world's first certified electric aircraft engine) and two SAF (Sustainable
Aviation Fuel) compatible turbogenerators. It will automatically alternate between hybrid and electric modes depending on
the flight phase, with a range of up to 900 NM (1,500 km).
Addressing the environmental challenges of the 21st century, ERA reduces CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to
thermal aircraft in its category. It is a versatile aircraft that can be configured for passenger transport, business aviation,
cargo, or special missions. By combining sustainability and economic viability, ERA is redefining the future of aviation and
revitalizing regional aviation, whether connecting islands and archipelagos or offering direct flights between regional
destinations.
For Antoine Foessel and Clément Jacquot, co-CEOs and owners of Pan Européenne: "AURA AERO’s ambition and values are
perfectly aligned with our vision of the aviation of tomorrow. The technological and industrial choices made in the design and
production of ERA since the launch of the company have always proved extremely relevant, and it was only natural that we
chose this aircraft in order to be able to offer the first decarbonized air transport service in history”.
“Pan Européenne is much more than a launch customer; it is a trusted partner that has been with us since the beginning of the
ERA program. We are very proud to have the commitment of a company that has chosen to support a French manufacturer,
because we share the same values and vision,” added Jérémy Caussade, President and co-founder of AURA AERO.
To date, the order book for ERA includes nearly 700 Letters of Intent from 16 international airlines and fleet operators,
valued at $12 billion.
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