Aura Aero has acquired the assets of VoltAero, a French company based in Rochefort and a pioneer in electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems. This transaction brings together two complementary areas of French expertise around a common goal: accelerating the decarbonisation of aviation with concrete, certifiable and industrially viable solutions developed in France.

This acquisition provides Aura Aero with rare expertise in hybrid-electric architectures and experimental aeronautical development, namely design, system integration, testing, flight operations and data analysis. This expertise, accumulated by VoltAero over several years, finds its most concrete expression in the Cassio S, its hybrid-electric flying demonstrator. Since the start of its flight testing in 2019, it has completed more than 270 flights and covered approximately 15,500 miles under a variety of operating conditions. It thus serves as tangible proof of technological maturity and a direct catalyst for Aura Aero's electric and hybrid-electric developments.

The transaction also includes key technological and industrial assets including patents, engineering expertise, prototyping capabilities, infrastructure in Rochefort and part of VoltAero's team. It gives Aura Aero additional leverage to accelerate its electric and hybrid developments, particularly in connection with its 19-seat hybrid-electric ERA and two-seat Integral aircraft programmes and its Enbata drone project.

The Rochefort site strengthens this execution capability. With over 25,000 sq ft dedicated to assembly, engineering, testing and industrial operations, and direct access to a runway, it provides Aura Aero with a complementary operational base for prototyping, integrating, testing and refining new architectures.

This acquisition brings a proven demonstrator, flight data, patented technologies, industrial resources and rare expertise to a manufacturer already engaged in the design, certification and production of low-carbon aircraft. It strengthens the company's ability to turn innovation into products and to consolidate a French industry capable of making its mark in low-carbon aviation.

“Acquiring VoltAero's assets, and in particular the Cassio S, means integrating years of testing, data and experience in hybrid-electric propulsion. This transaction serves as a catalyst for industrial, technological and human growth. It strengthens our teams, expands our capabilities and reaffirms our ambition to build in France one of the world leaders in the aviation of tomorrow,” says Jeremy Caussade, president and co-founder of Aura Aero.

By preserving and developing these assets in France, Aura Aero is also making a commitment to national sovereignty. As the aviation industry of the future takes shape, this acquisition brings together key expertise within France to design, certify and produce more fuel-efficient aircraft to meet civilian, institutional and defence needs.