French start-up Aura Aero has announced plans to build a 500,000 sq ft facility in Volusia County, Florida, where it will manufacture and assemble its 19-seater hybrid-electric regional aircraft (ERA).
The new facility will complement Aura’s base at its French headquarters in Toulouse-Francazal Airport and underlines the importance of the American market for the French company.
A number of locations were considered including Texas, but Aura Aero CEO Jeremy Caussade “couldn’t be more pleased” with the decision to partner with Daytona Beach Airport and Volusia County. “This area and its leadership support our economic growth and development along with technological advancement and we’re excited to be part of its future development while providing high-valued jobs that will dramatically change the aviation industry,” he said.
With construction of the plant expected to begin in 2026, Aura plans to manufacture and assemble 100 ERAs per year from Q4 2028.
Aura’s partnership with Volusia County not only highlights the strategic importance of Daytona Beach Airport, it also positions the community as a “hub for cutting-edge technology” and opens the door for “other innovative companies” to invest in the region said Volusia County manager, George Recktenwald. “It’s a tremendous win for aerospace, aviation, the local and regional economy and the people of Volusia County,” he added.
