Toulouse Pioneers

The “Toulouse Pioneers” collective displays innovation as a state of mind and brings together the pioneers of the eco-mobility of today.

Bringing together various innovative companies, this collective aims to promote L’Envol des Pionniers and to perpetuate this pioneering spirit dedicated to connecting people, as the pioneers of yesteryear did; by designing the future of aviation and mobility.

The spirit of innovation, audacity, entrepreneurship, inspiration for future generations, will be present in this collective. The first five partner companies to have joined this collective were presented on November 28, 2022 to testify to their vision of the pioneering spirit and their commitment to the values of the forerunners in L’Aéropostale and the inspiration that they provide today.

This collective will take part in L’Envol des Pionniers’ cultural programme and thus display to the general public, as well as to schoolchildren, their vision as pioneers of today’s aviation and the challenges to be met.

Members of the Collective: Four Innovative Companies Come Together

Around the themes of innovation, new forms of mobility and communication, four Toulouse companies have already joined the Toulouse Pioneers collective and share common values: those of innovation as a driving force to meet future challenges .

These companies join existing partners including MGEN and Banque Populaire Occitane who support educational projects.

AURA AERO

A leading digital and eco-efficient aeronautical manufacturer, industrialises breakthrough technologies resolutely focused on the aviation of tomorrow, by combining the best of the aeronautics and digital industries. The company designs and manufactures aircraft with unrivalled efficiency in the growing market for eco-efficient, low-carbon vehicles. Created in 2018, AURA AERO is based in Toulouse-Francazal and employs 100 people.

DELAIR

Established in 2011 on the historic Toulouse Montaudran site, Delair designs and manufactures long-range drones for industrial and security/defence applications. Present in more than 70 countries with thousands of drones in operation, Delair is developing future generations of hydrogen drones in partnership with the Toulouse ecosystem, and aims, before 2030, to be the European leader in professional drones.

LATECOERE

As a Tier 1 partner to major industry leaders (Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault Aviation, Embraer, etc.), Latecoere is pushing the boundaries of industrial excellence in the aerospace sector by combining leadership and innovation to build a sustainable world. The Group designs and safely delivers advanced aerostructures and interconnection systems, as well as services, which contribute to its customers’ success. It employs over 6,000 people across 13 countries.

OPENAIRLINES

As the publisher of a platform called SkyBreathe, the company provides airlines with the digital eco-piloting tools they need to introduce more environmentally friendly and sustainable aviation.