On the occasion of the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, Elixir Aircraft has officially announced the signature of a letter of intent for imminent acquisition of sixteen 4th generation Elixir training aircraft, by the leading flight school Airways Aviation.
Airways Aviation, a leading training organisation based around the world, has ordered sixteen 4th generation aircraft from Elixir Aircraft.
“We are grateful to Airways Aviation for placing their trust in Elixir Aircraft. The addition of the 4th generation trainer will enable the school to deliver high-quality training while significantly optimizing operational costs. We see this as the beginning of a strong and lasting partnership between our two organizations.” noted Arthur Léopold-Léger, CEO and co-founder of Elixir Aircraft.
“We are proud to once again lead the way in aviation training innovation by expanding our commitment to Elixir Aircraft with the signing of this letter of intent for 16 additional aircraft at the 2025 Paris Air Show. Having been the first global flight training organisation to sign an LOI with Elixir Aircraftback in 2018, we recognised early on the potential of their forward-thinking design, safety features, and operational efficiency. This new agreement not only reaffirms our confidence in Elixir Aircraft’s next-generation aircraft, but also reinforces our ongoing commitment to equipping our students with the best training tools available anywhere in the world.” said Romy Hawatt, CEO of Airways Aviation.
Airways Aviation training team have chosen Elixir Aircraft to enhance safety and bring more versatility to the fleet. Its efficiency from low operating costs, lightweight structure and lower fuel consumption gives unique competitiveness to the organization.
The aircraft will be deployed across Airways Aviation’s international training network.
This announcement at Le Bourget confirms Elixir Aircraft role as a key manufacturer in aviation training, as it continues to expand its global presence and raise the standard for professional flight education.
About Elixir Aircraft
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 35 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.
