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Where innovation
takes flight.

about us

(Ascendance)

We’re taking aviation to new heights.

Join us on our journey to more sustainable aviation !

As the world grapples with the effects of climate change, we must all, collectively, act now. The good news is, we have the solution to make a difference and have a positive impact : hybrid electric technology.

It’s not just a trend. It is, and will be, the most sustainable way to decarbonize air transport. Welcome on board the long haul flight to cleaner connections.

(Our technology)

Decarbonizing air transport with hybrid electric propulsion technology and sustainable aircraft.

High performance solutions to drive progress forward

Our technology has the potential to enable and boost the energy transition in aviation to reach carbon neutrality by 2050

Lead the environmental charge with reduced noise, reduced CO2 emissions and reduced costs.

(sterna’s carbon emission reduction)*

Up to

-40%

(atea’s carbon emission reduction)*

Up to

-80%

*compared to conventional aicrafts

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(Our products)

Sterna

Our unique hybrid-electric propulsion technology.

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Sterna

Atea

The first aircraft with Sterna inside, for passenger transport, medical and cargo.

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Company

Ascendance Recognized as a Key Player in the Future of the Economy by Bpifrance

We’re honored to be featured in Bpifrance's mapping as a key player shaping the economy and its future.

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Events

Ascendance Part of the FrenchTech2030: Shaping the Future of French Industry

We’re proud to announce that Ascendance is part of the #FrenchTech2030 program, an ambitious initiative supporting France's industrial reinvention and sovereignty.

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Events

Where Innovation Takes Flight: Highlights from Jean-Christophe Lambert at BIG

At the 10th edition of BIG, Jean-Christophe Lambert joined a dynamic roundtable on the "Net Zero Emission Goal" and he also took the BANG main stage with an inspiring speech on innovation.

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