French Electric Aircraft Maker AURA AERO Acquires Hybrid eVTOL Developer VOLTAERO
French electric and hybrid aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has announced the acquisition of VOLTAERO, integrating the latter's 2,400 sq m industrial facility and hybrid-electric propulsion technology. VOLTAERO's Cassio S hybrid-electric flight demonstrator has logged 270 flights and approximately 25,000 km since 2019. The merger is expected to accelerate aviation decarbonization efforts.
Highlights
- AURA AERO has officially acquired French hybrid eVTOL developer VOLTAERO to consolidate hybrid-electric propulsion expertise under one company.
- The deal includes integration of VOLTAERO's 2,400 sq m industrial facility and its validated hybrid-electric propulsion technology.
- VOLTAERO's Cassio S flight demonstrator has logged 270 flights and approximately 25,000 km since flight testing began in 2019.
- The acquisition covers capabilities spanning design, systems integration, testing, flight operations, and data analysis in hybrid-electric aircraft development.
- AURA AERO states the merger will directly accelerate its aviation decarbonization strategy and strengthen its international sustainable aviation market presence.
AURA AERO Acquires Hybrid eVTOL Developer VOLTAERO
French electric and hybrid aircraft manufacturer AURA AERO has officially announced the acquisition of VOLTAERO, combining both companies' technologies and resources in hybrid-electric propulsion to strengthen its position in the sustainable aviation market.
Strategic Merger to Bolster Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Capabilities
In an official statement, AURA AERO said: "This combination brings together AURA AERO's industrial ambition and international reach with VOLTAERO's deep expertise in hybrid-electric propulsion systems."
The company added that the deal will immediately enhance AURA AERO's overall capabilities, specifically through the integration of 2,400 square metres of industrial facilities and VOLTAERO's proven hybrid-electric technology. The acquisition also gives AURA AERO valuable experience in hybrid-electric architectures and experimental aviation development, spanning design, systems integration, testing, flight operations, and data analysis.
VOLTAERO Cassio S: 270 Flights and 25,000 km of Validation
VOLTAERO's flagship product is the Cassio S, a hybrid-electric flight demonstrator. Since flight testing began in 2019, the Cassio S has completed 270 flights across a wide range of conditions, accumulating approximately 25,000 km — comprehensively validating the reliability and practicality of hybrid-electric propulsion technology.
Accelerating Aviation Decarbonization
The acquisition is seen as a significant step in AURA AERO's strategy to accelerate aviation decarbonization. By integrating VOLTAERO's accumulated technology and industrial infrastructure, AURA AERO aims to gain a stronger competitive edge in the research, development, production, and commercialization of hybrid-electric aircraft, while expanding its footprint in the international sustainable aviation market.
For more details, see the official AURA AERO announcement.
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