Elixir Aircraft signs 20 pre-orders and 80 letters of intent at EAA AirVenture

Elixir Aircraft has signed 80 letters of intent for 110 aircraft at AirVenture. 20 reservation contracts (pre-orders) have also been signed. This brings the order book to 330 aircraft, including orders, pre-orders and letters of intent, for all markets combined. With a view to the forthcoming American certification of the Elixir aircraft, representatives of the FAA  came to visit the stand, as well as numerous flight schools, universities, private pilots, students and suppliers.

20 pre-orders and 80 letters of intent for 110 aircraft

EAA AirVenture, the world's largest fly-in, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, has just closed its doors, after a week of exhibitions and airshows.Elixir Aircraft was exhibiting for the third time, with a stand three times bigger than in previous years, in the heart of the area dedicated to aircraft training, a stone's throw from the universities area. This choice of location and loyalty to the event enabled Elixir Aircraft to sign 80 letters of intent for 110 aircraft, as well as 20 reservation contracts (pre-orders). This brings the total number of the order book (orders, pre-orders and letters of intent) to 330 Elixir aircraft. Elixir Aircraft was present at AirVenture with the two models in its range, the Elixir 100 hp for training and the Elixir 140 hp for travel. Both met with their markets, including schools and private owners of all profiles, including first-time buyers.

FAA appointment week

The forthcoming FAA Part-23 certification will allow letters of intent to be transformed into reservation contracts, enabling the customer to obtain a serial number on the production line. Two American flight schools, Cirrus Aviation and Sierra Charlie, which have signed their letters of intent for 2023, are at the top of the waiting list.

The meeting with the FAA was therefore eagerly awaited. Over the course of the week, several representatives of the American civil aviation authority, at all levels of decision-making, came to meet Elixir Aircraft. They were able to see for themselves the high level of reliability and safety of the aircraft.

Developing local supply chain

With a view to opening the reassembly plant in Sarasota, Florida, in spring 2025, Elixir Aircraft also met its main suppliers, who were also exhibiting at AirVenture, including Beringer, MT Propellers, Rotax, Garmin and BRS. Other potential partners have also been approached to set up the local spare parts stock and maintenance.