- AURA AERO X-VOLT returns to flight on 16 September 2026
- Aircraft serves as testbed for 19-seat ERA
- Based on Cessna 337 Skymaster airframe
- Formerly known as VoltAero Cassio S
- ERA expected to become available in 2030
AURA AERO has returned the X-VOLT hybrid-electric demonstrator to flight on 16 September 2026. The aircraft serves as a flying testbed for the company’s future 19-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft, the ERA. Based on a Cessna twin piston 337 Skymaster airframe, the X-VOLT was formerly known as the VoltAero Cassio S. The aircraft was rebranded following AURA AERO’s acquisition of VoltAero’s assets in June.
AURA AERO currently expects the ERA to become available in 2030. The X-VOLT demonstrator supports development of hybrid-electric propulsion technology for regional aircraft. The aircraft is based at Toulouse Francazal.
