Avel Robotics signs with Aura Aero to develop ERA aircraft programme

The two French companies have signed a partnership contract as part of the ERA programme. The contract covers the design and production of the wing and carbon composite structural components of the 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft.

Aura Aero designs and manufactures aircraft aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of air transport, combining aerospace engineering expertise with advanced digital technologies. Its aircraft family includes Integral, a two-seat training aircraft available in four versions (R for aerobatics and leisure flying, S for training, each also available in an electric version), and ERA, the 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft designed to achieve up to 80% reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to conventional aircraft.

Avel Robotics is a manufacturer of structural composite components initially recognised in offshore racing. Since 2019, the company has been pursuing a diversification strategy and has progressively expanded its activities into the aerospace and defence sectors. Today, this strategy translates into a significant industrial scale-up.

In 2025, Avel Robotics made major investments to strengthen its production capabilities. The company expanded and fullly reorganised its composite workshop, integrated a new Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) robot, commissioned a large industrial curing oven, deployed new machining and inspection equipment and optimised production workflows.

This investment plan will continue through 2026 and 2027 to support the industrialisation of the ERA programme and ramp up production.

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