Paris Airshow, Le Bourget:
At the Paris Air Show, VÆRIDION and AURA AERO, Europe’s two leading developers of electric Conventional Take-Off & Landing aircraft (eCTOL), have signed the strategic collaboration to jointly advance green aviation technologies and accelerate the transition to zero-emission regional flight.
The partnership, unveiled at the Paris Air Show, brings together two complementary approaches to sustainable aviation. It leverages AURA AERO and VAERIDION’s expertise in development of electric aircraft with their respective programs INTEGRAL E, ERA and MICROLINER.
Key highlights of the collaboration:
● Setting standards for charging infrastructure at regional airports;
● Jointly advocating policy frameworks that support the early adoption of electric aviation;
● Exploring technical commonalities;
● Exploring Joint Lab and Flight Testing.
Ivor van Dartel, CEO and Co-founder at VÆRIDION, said, “With our shared vision on design for certification and development backgrounds, we embrace this cooperation together with AURA AERO, building on complementary strengths and capabilities in line with our European heritage in international cooperation in Aeronautics.”
Jérémy Caussade, CEO and Co-founder at AURA AERO, said,“ Together with VÆRIDION, we are bringing Europe at the forefront of electrical aircraft, with a joint approach towards certification and entry to service before 2030. We are happy to jointly reinforce European leadership on sustainable regional air connectivity.“
The announcement comes at a pivotal time, as both regulators and airlines intensify their focus on sustainable aviation solutions to decarbonize short-haul regional routes. This shift is especially prominent in Europe, where ambitious climate targets and growing public demand for greener alternatives are accelerating innovation and shaping the future of regional air travel. The electrification of aviation holds the potential to boost the European economy by strengthening regional connectivity, creating high-tech jobs, and positioning Europe as a global leader in clean aviation technologies.
