Aura Aero Opens U.S. Headquarters at Embry‑Riddle, Launches Trainer Production

Overview

• The company inaugurated an 11,000‑square‑foot site at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Research Park in Daytona Beach to serve as its U.S. headquarters and North American Delivery and Customer Support Center.
• Initial output centers on the INTEGRAL R two‑seat, Lycoming‑powered trainer, which holds EASA certification as FAA certification progresses, with tailwheel (S) and all‑electric (E) variants advancing through certification programs.
• Aura Aero outlines a plan to add a 500,000‑square‑foot Florida assembly line for its 19‑seat hybrid‑electric ERA aircraft by 2028, supported by more than 650 letters of intent valued above $10.5 billion.
• U.S. customers account for roughly one‑third of current ERA commitments, reflecting the company’s focus on the American market for both training and regional operations.
• State and local officials project more than 1,000 jobs tied to the expansion, and Embry‑Riddle leaders highlight student and faculty engagement opportunities with electric and hybrid‑electric programs.