Investing In Next-Generation Training Aircraft

Elixir Aircraft announced at the 55th Paris Air Show that UAE-based Airways Aviation has signed a Letter of Intent, or LOI to acquire 16 of the 4th generation Elixir Training Aircraft, bringing enhanced safety and improved versatility to its fleet with its lightweight structure, low operating costs, and lower fuel consumption.

The aircraft will be deployed throughout Airways Aviation’s international network of training facilities that span 11 countries on 4 continents.

Romy Hawatt, Founder and Chairman of Airways Aviation Group said, “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 Airshow.

“Having been the first global flight training organization to sign an LOI with Elixir back in 2018, we recognized early on the potential of their forward-thinking design, safety features, and operational efficiency. This new agreement not only reaffirms our confidence in Elixir’s next-generation aircraft, but also reinforces our ongoing commitment to equipping our students with the best training tools available anywhere in the world.”

Arthur Léopold-Léger, CEO and co-founder of Elixir Aircraft noted, "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.”

Elixir is headquartered in La Rochelle, France, and manufactures cutting-edge 4th generation single-engine aircraft purpose-built for pilot training and general aviation.

Airways Aviation provides training for pilots in the civilian and military sectors as well as training for cabin crew. Their facilities are spread across France, Italy, Portugal, Scandinavia, Morocco, the UAE, India, Cabo Verde, and Australia. The company utilizes both aircraft and flight simulators in its pilot training programs are certified by EASA in Europe and CASA in Australia.

FMI:  elixir-aircraft.com/