At Aero Friedrichshafen air show, ATOs – (Approved Training Organizations) from around the world are stopping by Elixir Aircraft’s exhibition stand. They confirm the requirement for new 4th Generation aircraft with low operating costs, high levels of safety and versatility, older generation aircraft becoming extremely costly to purchase, operate and maintain. Elixir Aircraft is proud to add two more European ATOs to its order book.
Rubric Aviation and Panamedia, respectively UK and Spanish training centers, have placed orders with Elixir Aircraft.
The future Elixir of Rubric Aviation are destined for use at Fife Flight Centre at Fife Airport, Scotland.
“We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Elixir aircraft for our clients in the UK,” said Ian A Henderson, CEO of Rubric Aviation. “The addition of these exceptional planes to our fleet underscores our commitment to providing unparalleled aviation experiences and ushering in a new era of aviation excellence. Elixir planes embody the pinnacle of innovation, performance, and reliability.”
Panamedia trusts the 4th generation Elixir training airplane for its bases of Valencia, Castellón and Mallorca. They were particularly attracted by its main features: a full glass cockpit, landing gear with shock absorbers, and an integrated BRS parachute.
“When I first read the technical characteristics of the Elixir, I wanted to fly it personally to feel it. Therefore, I traveled to La Rochelle where the Elixir Aircraft team welcomed me with open arms and explained everything to me in detail before taking a beautiful flight. For our Panamedia ATO, the Elixir more than meets our expectations and we intend to renew our fleet with many Elixir.” declared José Parejo Navas, Director of Panamedia International Flight School.
Emmanuel Gil, Head of Sales Elixir Aircraft Europe commented “we are delighted that Rubric Aviation and Panamedia have chosen the Elixir Aircraft to add to their respective fleets. This underlines the confidence ATO’s have in the Elixir and its perfect fit for the professional flight training organizations.”
Elixir Aircraft’s order book now includes 200+ orders, pre-orders and LOI.
Elixir Aircraft is a French aircraft manufacturer founded in 2015 to meet the challenges of global light aviation. Based in La Rochelle, it has over 150 employees and is recruiting massively. Elixir Aircraft designed and has been building a 4th-generation two-seater aircraft, certified EASA CS-23 since 2020. Elixir Aircraft uses technology from the world of competitive sailing, the “Carbon Oneshot” (in one piece), to simplify structures. More simplicity means fewer failures, so greater safety, but also less maintenance, and lower costs (estimates of savings of $50/h fuel and maintenance). At the end of 2021, Elixir Aircraft opened a new production site in Périgny, Charente Maritime, to bring production of all carbon parts in-house.
There are 27 Elixir aircraft currently in operation, with over 300 of the 4th-generation Elixir aircraft on the order book (firm orders, pre-orders and letters of intent). In June 2023, the French President announced a 13-million euro subsidy for Elixir Aircraft. In early 2024, Elixir Aircraft announced the closing of its development financing for the next 5 years, with a budget of 40 million euros. Elixir Aircraft is preparing to open a new 15,000 m2 facility in La Rochelle and another in Sarasota, Florida.
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