The Elixir

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More than 160 employees

Including 90 new hires since the first quarter of 2021.
Elixir Aircraft is experiencing strong growth and is constantly on the lookout for new talent. Don't hesitate to send us your application.

3 productions sites in France

Located in La Rochelle and the surrounding area, Elixir aircraft's sites are in a magnificent region, where life and work are good.

Increasing impact of orders

+ 200 orders, pre-orders and letters of intent.
+ 100 customers all over the world

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About us

Welcome to the 4th generation

Elixir Aircraft, a company based in La Rochelle with over 150 employees, was created in 2015 to meet the challenges of French light aviation. The French SME's objective: to produce safer, more economical, more environmentally-friendly and more versatile aircraft. Today, complexity is the reason why older-generation aircraft suffer from failures (technical or human) and are expensive to operate (fuel consumption and maintenance). Elixir Aircraft uses Carbon Oneshot, a technology derived from competition sailing, to simplify structures. More simplicity means fewer failures, so greater safety, but also less maintenance, and lower costs (estimates of €40/h fuel and maintenance) …
At the end of 2021, Elixir Aircraft opened a new production site to internalize all carbon parts production.
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Our history

Arthur Léopold-Léger, the founder of Elixir Aircraft, grew up between La Trinité-sur-Mer, a hub of sailing, and Dijon Darois, known for general aviation. His father, initially involved in the nautical industry, sailed with the greats before turning to kit aircraft construction in Darois.
Arthur, influenced by these two worlds, first pursued a career in offshore racing, building his own boat. After a shipwreck during the Mini Transat in 2013, he decided to shift focus to aviation to address the growing need for modern, environmentally friendly training aircraft.

Together with two friends, he founded Elixir Aircraft, aiming to create more robust, lightweight, and environmentally conscious airplanes. Without financial resources, they developed their project in a garage. In 2017, their aircraft made its first flight. Three weeks later, Arthur undertook his second transatlantic journey.
In 2020, Elixir Aircraft achieved the EASA CS 23 certification, marking a significant milestone. In 2022, the company made its first deliveries. Today, Elixir Aircraft continues to grow, combining innovation and environmental respect, drawing inspiration from the values of the nautical world.

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