From left to right: Drew McEwen (Chief Commercial Officer of AURA AERO) ; John Eirik Laupsa (General Secretary of the Norges Luftsportforbund) ; Nils Harald Hansen (AURA AERO Norwegian Pilot)
At AERO Friedrichshafen 2024, Norges Luftsportforbund, the Norwegian air sports federation which covers all air sports in Norway, signed an agreement for buying one INTEGRAL E, the electric two-seater, becoming the first Norwegian customer for this aircraft.
Based in Elverum, this federation will operate the electric aircraft for towing gliders at the national center for gliding.
INTEGRAL E is an electric two-seater aircraft operated by batteries that can be charged in less than 30 minutes. Available in R (leisure and aerobatics) and S (pilot training) versions, this eco-efficient and economic light aircraft will help flying clubs and pilot schools reach their aim to decarbonize their operations. It will also be available in a tow-plane version for gliders. Largely made of carbon-wood, INTEGRAL E combines lightweight, resistance and easy implementation, maintenance and repair. Its cockpit is the largest in its category with a new generation control panel and ergonomic seats for maximized use of the aircraft.
Drew McEwen, Chief Commercial Officer of AURA AERO, said: “We are proud to welcome our first customer from Norway for the INTEGRAL family and honored to have been selected by this major aeronautic federation.”
John Eirik Laupsa, General Secretary of the Norges Luftsportforbund, says “Norway is a leading country in decarbonizing aviation. We are thrilled to be contributing at our level by using this brand new electric aircraft for our gliding activities soon!”
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About AURA AERO:
A pioneer in low-carbon aviation, AURA AERO is committed to serve mankind by designing and manufacturing aircraft that accelerate air transport decarbonization, by industrializing disruptive technologies resolutely focused on the aviation of tomorrow. Combining the best in the aeronautical industry and digital technologies, AURA AERO manufactures aircraft that offer unrivaled efficiency on the market of eco-efficient vehicles.
Founded in 2018, AURA AERO is based at Toulouse-Francazal airport, France, and employs 250 people. In addition to its many shareholders, the manufacturer is supported by the Occitanie Region, the BPI (French Public Investment Bank) and venture capital firm Innovacom. Laureate of the France Relance and France 2030 programs, AURA AERO is a member of the steering committee of AZEA (Alliance for Zero Emission Aviation), a European Union initiative, and is one of the 16 founders-companies of the European Future Mobility Taskforce, launched in January 2024.
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