Elixir Aircraft, a French manufacturer of 4th-generation training aircraft, and Skyzen, a French SaaS* solution specialized in airworthiness and aircraft maintenance management, announce the signing of a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to ensure a smoother entry into service for the aircraft and to simplify maintenance and airworthiness management—part of Elixir Aircraft’s commitment to providing a one-stop-shop solution for operators.
A trusted solution already used by Elixir Aircraft
Skyzen is an online SaaS platform that centralizes all technical data related to an aircraft and automates airworthiness and maintenance management. It notably facilitates the management of flight hours, regulatory deadlines, maintenance programs, and technical documentation. It provides a real-time view of fleet status, improves operational traceability, and reduces the risk of errors, while simplifying interactions between operators, maintenance organizations, and authorities.
Elixir Aircraft has been using the solution to manage its own fleet of demonstration aircraft since October 2024.
A joint initiative offering six months of Skyzen to support operators from delivery
The partnership between Elixir Aircraft and Skyzen reflects a shared commitment to facilitating the entry into service of an Elixir and supporting operators with digital tools that meet regulatory and operational requirements.
Under this agreement, each delivered Elixir will benefit from complimentary access to Skyzen for a period of six months. This initiative allows operators to experience the solution in their operational environment from day one and to assess the benefits of digitizing their processes.
“The integration of Skyzen from the delivery of an Elixir addresses a very concrete need for our customers: having an immediately available, reliable, and compliant tool to manage airworthiness and maintenance. It helps secure operations from the very first flight hours and simplifies the aircraft entry into service,” said Marc Douton, Director of Customer Support at Elixir Aircraft.
“We are very pleased with this partnership with Elixir Aircraft. Providing customers with access to Skyzen from the moment the aircraft is delivered not only simplifies maintenance and airworthiness management, but also helps establish reliable and traceable data from the outset. This is a key lever to support daily operations and contribute to preserving the long-term value of the aircraft,” said Jean-Christophe Abrial, President of Skyzen.
A one-stop-shop approach to support operators from delivery to operations
As part of its one-stop-shop strategy, Elixir Aircraft offers a comprehensive value proposition that goes beyond aircraft delivery. The company supports operators at every stage, from entry into service to day-to-day operations, by integrating solutions tailored to their operational needs. This partnership with Skyzen further strengthens this approach, complementing existing collaborations with AviatorPro and Alsim for both theoretical and practical training. Together, these partnerships provide operators with a fully integrated ecosystem, designed to simplify fleet management and enhance the overall user experience.
*SaaS: Software as a Service.
About Elixir Aircraft
Elixir Aircraft is a French aircraft manufacturer founded in 2015 to address the evolving needs of general aviation. Headquartered in La Rochelle, the company employs more than 200 people. Elixir Aircraft has designed and produces a 4th-generation two-seat training aircraft, certified under EASA CS-23 since 2020 and FAA FAR Part-23 since July 22, 2025. The aircraft incorporates technology inspired by competitive sailing, known as “Carbon Oneshot”, which allows the structure to be built in a single piece. This simplified design reduces the number of components, leading to fewer potential failures, improves safety, reduced maintenance, and lower operating costs (approximately $50 per flight hour for fuel and maintenance).
Today, 50 Elixir aircraft are in active operation, with more than 300 4th generation aircraft included in the company’s order book through firm orders, pre-orders and letters of intent). In June 2023, the French President announced a €13 million subsidy to support Elixir Aircraft’s growth. In early 2024, the company secured €40 million in development funding to support its next five years of operations. In June 2025, Elixir Aircraft was selected by ENAC (École Nationale de l’Aviation Civile) to renew its VFR training fleet. The company is currently preparing to open a new 15,000 m2 (160.000 sq ft) production facility in La Rochelle, along with a reassembly and delivery facility in Sarasota, Florida.
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