Elixir Aircraft Posts a Sales Streak for Its Trainer

French OEM closed a deal for options on more than 100 units, among others.

Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 10:50 AM ET

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Elixir Aircraft signed a deal with Sierra Charlie Aviation in Arizona for more than 100 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. [Credit: Stephen Yeates]

Key Takeaways:

Elixir Aircraft secured a major deal at the Paris Air Show, selling over 100 training aircraft (including options) to Sierra Charlie Aviation in Arizona.
The single-engine training aircraft, featuring a Rotax 912iS powerplant and "OneShot" technology, are designed for efficiency, safety, and reduced maintenance.
This significant order, along with other recent international deals, highlights Elixir Aircraft's rapid growth and its role in addressing the global demand for flight training and pilot shortages.

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One French manufacturer that’s relatively new on the scene is on a roll this week at the Paris Air Show.

Elixir Aircraft, based in La Rochelle, has posted a sales streak for the training version of its aircraft, with a deal closed on more than 100 units—50 on option—with Sierra Charlie Aviation in Scottsdale, Arizona. The agreement caps a growing order book for the OEM as it brings three versions of its single-engine airplane to market.