AURA AERO to build hybrid-electric regional aircraft manufacturing plant in Florida
AURA AERO, Inc. has announced plans to build a 500,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly plant in Volusia County, Florida. According to the company, which specializes in the design and manufacturing of electric aircraft, the new plant will be used to manufacture and assemble hybrid-electric regional aircraft (ERA) with the goal of producing 100 ERAs per year. The new facility is anticipated to generate more than 1,000 new jobs for the surrounding area. Construction on the project will begin in 2026, with operations beginning in 2028.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, AURA AERO CEO Jérémy Caussade said, “We couldn’t be more pleased to partner with the State of Florida, Volusia County, the Daytona Beach International Airport and other key partners, as we advance our mission to design and manufacture headway electric aircraft that link territories and accelerate the decarbonization of aviation.” He added: “This area and its leadership support economic growth and development along with technological advancement, and we’re excited to be a part of its future development while providing high-valued jobs that will dramatically change the aviation industry.”
Volusia County Manager George Recktenwald added, “AURA AERO’s decision to establish its U.S. headquarters at the Daytona Beach International Airport is a tremendous win for aerospace, aviation, education, the local and regional economy, and the people of Volusia County. This partnership not only highlights the strength and strategic importance of our airport, it also positions our community as a hub for cutting-edge technology and opens the door for other innovative companies to choose Volusia County.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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