France-Based AURA AERO Plans Daytona Beach, Florida, Operations
07/29/2024
The 500,000-square-foot facility, located at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, will manufacture and assemble hybrid electric regional aircraft with the goal of producing 100 ERAs per year. Operations are scheduled for 2028.
“We are thrilled to unveil AURA AERO’s expansion in the USA with the development of our industrial footprint in Florida,” said AURA AERO CEO Jérémy Caussade. “Supported by the State of Florida, Select Florida, and our partner Embry-Riddle, we have the perfect ecosystem to bring a new generation of aircraft to our American customers.”
AURA AERO is committed to designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization.
“Thanks to the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida continues to elevate its status as a leader in research and development, and manufacturing. Our aligned and targeted investments in workforce readiness, site readiness, housing readiness, and financial readiness create a network of connected successes that establishes confidence in investors, communities, businesses, and families to ultimately call Florida home,” noted Florida Secretary of Commerce J. Alex Kelly. “The key to the success of this effort was the work of the Lieutenant Governor and Embry-Riddle who first began working with AURA AERO at the Paris Air Show last July, and we are grateful to see the company selecting Florida.”
“Our state has long been at the forefront of aerospace innovation, and AURA AERO’s decision to expand here underscores our commitment to making Florida the global hub for aerospace commerce with access to a robust workforce and an unbeatable location built for business,” added Space Florida President and CEO Robert Long.“We also are thrilled for Embry-Riddle as they continue to connect top-tier talent with innovative companies right here in Florida.”
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