AURA AERO has signed the first order for its regional 19-seater hybrid-electric aircraft ERA, with Pan Européenne Air Service (PEAS)
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 Embraer aircraft 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.
Pan Européenne is the first airline to make a firm commitment for ERA, after having recently taken part in electric flight tests with INTEGRAL E.
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).
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.
“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.
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