VÆRIDION and NLR want to accelerate research and development of short-haul electric aircraft.
Welcome to WoParis, June 19, 2025: At the occasion of the Paris Air Show, VÆRIDION and Aura Aero, Europe’s two leading developers of electric Conventional Take-Off & Landing aircraft (eCTOL), have announced today a 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 VÆRIDION´s expertise in development of electric aircraft with their respective program 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 says:rdPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
“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 says:
“Together with Vaeridion, 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.
About AURO AERO:
A pioneer in low-carbon aviation, AURA AERO is committed to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization. Founded in 2018, AURA AERO is based at Toulouse-Francazal airport in France and employs nearly 250 people. Having obtained design and production agreements, the company confirms its status as a fully recognized aircraft manufacturer.
AURA AERO is supported by the Occitanie Region, the BPI (French Public Investment Bank) and venture capital firm Innovacom. Laureate of the European fund EIC Accelerator, of Innovation Fund and of the France 2030 program, AURA AERO is a member of the steering committee of AZEA (Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation), and is one of the 16 founder-companies of the European Future Mobility Taskforce. AURA AERO* is one of the rare companies to have received the European Union’s STEP seal, which highlights projects developing innovative technologies in the field of energy, industry and digital technologies for applications related to space. AURA AERO is proud to be the first aerospace company selected by the European Innovation Fund to receive a grant financed through carbon credits, as defined by the ‘EU Emissions trading System’ (EU ETS) – one of the world’s largest funding programs for the deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies.
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