French aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has raised €340 million to date, enabling accelerated development across its three clean-sheet programs: the INTEGRAL light trainer, ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft, and ENBATA military drone. The company announced this at a Toulouse press conference on April 8, 2026, confirming funding from equity (€50 million), French public subsidies (€120 million), and Florida state support (€170 million) for a U.S. assembly line.
Key investors include Safran Corporate Ventures, EDF, European Innovation Council Fund, INNOVACOM, Florida Opportunity Fund, Bpifrance, and BLAST. This capital secures two industrial sites in France and the U.S., positioning AURA AERO for production scale-up amid growing demand for sustainable aviation solutions.
The INTEGRAL trainer offers conventional and all-electric variants, with first deliveries slated for 2025. ERA, a 19-seat hybrid-electric design, faces a delayed first flight to late 2027, reflecting refined development timelines.
ENBATA advances as a military drone program. A second funding tranche aims for €500 million total by summer, bolstering operational capacity and market competitiveness in electric and hybrid propulsion sectors.