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SUSTAINABLE AVIATION

Jérémy Caussade, CEO, AURA AERO
said,“This new collaboration with Air-
bus, the world leader in civil aviation,
is not only a true mark of confidence in
the work of the AURA AERO teams but
is also of course an extra guarantee of
success for the ERA program, with which
we will decarbonize regional aviation as
soon as 2030.”
A key aspect of this collaboration is
the emphasis on safety and cybersecu-
rity, essential components in the certi-
fication of any modern aircraft. Airbus
Protect brings to the table its extensive
experience and technical know-how in
these domains, ensuring that ERA meets
the highest standards of operational
security and passenger safety. Addi-
tionally, the partnership will delve into
sustainability issues, aligning with the
global push towards greener aviation
solutions.
Thierry Racaud, CEO, Airbus Protect
said, “Working with AURA AERO dem-
onstrates the capability of the Airbus
Protect team to help companies across
the aviation industry to manage risks at
every level, not only dealing with safety
and cybersecurity challenges but also
sustainability aspects and contribut-
ing to the decarbonisation of regional
aviation.”
(L to R ) - Jérémy Caussade, President, Aura-Aero | ERA, Thierry Racaud, CEO of Airbus Protect. The ERA program, which targets a
2030 timeline for its introduction,
Airbus partners with AURA AERO represents a significant step towards re-
ducing carbon emissions in regional air
for ERA hybrid electric aircraft transport. By integrating hybrid-electric
propulsion, the ERA aircraft aims to
certification offer a more sustainable alternative to
conventional regional aircraft, aligning
with global environmental goals.
Airbus Protect and AURA AERO have signed a deal for the certification This agreement is expected to not
of AURA AERO’s ERA, leveraging the strengths and expertise in only facilitate the certification of the
ERA aircraft but also expand Airbus
the areas of safety, cybersecurity, and sustainability, for the ERA Protect’s expertise in hybrid propul-
certification and production phases. sion and all-electric systems within the
general aviation regulatory framework
irbus Protect and AURA AERO have The partnership between AURA AERO (CS-23). It is a noteworthy develop-
Aofficially entered into a cooperation and Airbus Protect underscores a mu- ment in the aviation sector, promising
agreement to support the certifica- tual commitment to advancing hybrid- advancements in technology, safety,
tion of ERA, AURA AERO’s forthcoming electric propulsion technologies and and sustainability.
19-seater hybrid-electric regional trans- ensuring their seamless integration As AURA AERO and Airbus Protect
port aircraft. This collaboration is set within the aviation industry. By work- move forward with this partnership,
to leverage the strengths and expertise ing together, the companies aim to the aviation industry can anticipate
of both companies, particularly in the streamline the certification process for significant progress in the adoption of
areas of safety, cybersecurity, and sus- ERA, addressing regulatory require- hybrid-electric propulsion systems, con-
tainability, crucial for the ERA program’s ments and production milestones tributing to a more sustainable future
certification and production phases. efficiently. for regional air transport

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