ERA
Aura Aero was selected for its 19-seat low-carbon hybrid electric regional aircraft project. Called ERA, the device is due to enter service in 2028.
ERA will be powered by eight electric motors powered by two different energy sources (batteries and turbogenerators running on sustainable aviation fuel) which will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 80% compared to thermal aircraft in the same category . This new situation will make inter-regional connections profitable again thanks to very low operating costs.
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Participants:
A. Flight physics - A1. Aerodynamics
A. Flight physics - A2. Thermal and Fluidynamics
A. Flight physics - A3. Structural Mechanics and Smart Materials
B. Manufacturing Processes/Design Tools/Techniques
C. Materials Technology - C1. Electronic
C. Materials Technology - C2. Photonic/Optical
D. Device Technology
E. Design Technologies for Platforms
F. Aerostructures
G. Propulsion - G1. Endothermic Systems
G. Propulsion - G2. Green Propellant and Combustion
G. Propulsion - G3. Electric Systems
H. Avionics and On-board Systems - H1. General
H. Avionics and On-board Systems - H3. Sensor Systems
H. Avionics and On-board Systems - H4. Major s/s
I. Flight Mechanics
J. Information and Signal Processing Technology
K. Integrated Design and Validation
L. Integrated Systems Technology
M. Human Factors
N. Innovative concepts and scenarios
O. Operating Environment Technology
P. Simulators, Trainers and Synthetic Environments
Bpifrance
Project type: National
Country/Region: France
Total budget: 26.40m€
Public funding contribution: 50%
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