Yes!
DXpeditions are fraught with logistical challenges. Aurora provides a 500W transmit capability in an 18-pound integrated radio that uses half the electricity (and therefore fuel) of a legacy 500W configuration.
Aurora is a 500W station that can literally be put inside a carry-on bag. The advantages are similar to the POTA discussion above, but cannot be underestimated for a DXpedition.