Vaeridion and Aura Aero, two developers of electric conventional take-off and landing aircraft (eCTOL), have commenced a strategic collaboration to jointly advance green aviation technologies and accelerate the transition to zero-emission regional flight.

The partnership brings together two complementary approaches to sustainable aviation. It leverages Aura Aero and Vaeridion's expertise in development of electric aircraft with their respective Integral E, ERA and Micrliner programmes.

Key highlights of the collaboration include: setting standards for charging infrastructure at regional airports; jointly advocating policy frameworks that support the early adoption of electric aviation; exploring technical commonalities; and exploring joint lab and flight testing.

Ivor van Dartel, CEO and co-founder at Vaeridion, says: “With our shared vision on design for certification and development backgrounds, we embrace this cooperation together with Aura Aero, building on complementary strengths and capabilities in line with our European heritage in international cooperation in aeronautics.”

Jérémy Caussade, CEO and co-founder at Aura Aero, adds: “Together with Vaeridion, we are bringing Europe at the forefront of electrical aircraft, with a joint approach towards certification and entry to service before 2030. We are happy to jointly reinforce European leadership on sustainable regional air connectivity.”

The announcement comes at a pivotal time, as both regulators and airlines intensify their focus on sustainable aviation solutions to decarbonise short-haul regional routes. This shift is especially prominent in Europe, where ambitious climate targets and growing public demand for greener alternatives are accelerating innovation and shaping the future of regional air travel. The electrification of aviation holds the potential to boost the European economy by strengthening regional connectivity, creating high-tech jobs and positioning Europe as a global leader in clean aviation technologies.