Elixir Aircraft Expands U.S. Delivery Footprint

Elixir Aircraft has delivered three aircraft to two flight schools in Florida and Arizona, following its recent US$50 million fundraising and FAA Part 23 certification in July 2025. The French manufacturer is showcasing three aircraft, two of which were ferried from La Rochelle, France, to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh via the North Atlantic route.

The first Elixir delivered to the United States was flown by Arthur Léopold-Léger, co-founder and CEO of Elixir Aircraft, following the North Atlantic ferry route under VFR, departing from La Rochelle and crossing Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, and Canada before continuing to Florida and Arizona.

FAA Part 23 certification enabled Elixir Aircraft to begin marketing its aircraft in the U.S. Two aircraft have been delivered to Cirrus Aviation in Florida, and a third to Sierra Charlie Aviation's fleet in Arizona. The two flight schools have ordered 10 and 100 Elixir aircraft respectively, part of an order book totaling 300 aircraft, mainly in the United States. Sixty Elixir aircraft are currently flying in Europe.

Aircraft manufactured in La Rochelle are reassembled at the company's facility in Sarasota, Florida, before delivery to U.S. customers, supported by a local technical support team and spare parts inventory.

Arthur Léopold-Léger, President and Co-founder of Elixir Aircraft, said: "Our strategy is to grow wherever our customers are. In the United States, where fleet renewal is accelerating, this means being able to deliver aircraft quickly, provide day-to-day customer support, and ensure maximum aircraft availability. Today, we are delivering on all three commitments."