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European Training Aircraft Manufacturer Enters the United States with Successful Airshow Appearance

Elixir Aircraft, the French based part 23 aircraft manufacturer, signed multiple partnership agreements and took dozens of pre-orders and LOIs, for both their 912iS and 915iS Turbo Part 23 aircraft models at its first ever EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.

Thousands of airplane owners and flight training organizations came to see the Elixir Aircraft on display from the 25th to the 31st of July at Wittman Regional Airport in the US State of Wisconsin. This led to multiple pre-orders and letters of intent being signed for both the 912iS and the 915iS, totaling 70+ aircraft. This was complemented with financing and rental agreements being signed with Las Vegas based Sky Allies Capital. Elixir Aircraft also signed an Operator and Service Partnership Agreement and pre-orders with Sarasota Florida based Cirrus Aviation. The agreement consists of an initial order of two 912iS aircraft along with Cirrus Aviation becoming Elixir Aircraft’s first certified maintenance partner in North America.

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh also provided Elixir Aircraft with a large amount of media attention including multiple video interviews with global aviation outlets such as AOPALive.

Elixir Aircraft was thrilled to show thousands of aviation enthusiasts from around the world both of their 4th generation Part 23 aircraft. Known for their safety and efficiency, the 100-horsepower Rotax 912iS produces a cruise speed of 125 KTAS, and the 140-hp. turbocharged Rotax 915iS yields a 150-KTAS cruise at 75-percent power.

Information about Elixir Aircraft

Elixir Aircraft, a company headquartered in La Rochelle, France, with over 80 employees, was created in 2015 to meet the challenges of Global light aviation. The objective of the French company: to make safer, more economical and more versatile aircraft. Complexity is the reason why current aircraft suffer from failures (technical or human), and are expensive to operate (consumption and maintenance). Elixir aircraft employs a technology from the world of competitive sailing, the Carbon Oneshot, to simplify the structures. More simplicity means less failure, therefore more safety, but also less maintenance, and less costs (estimates of 60$/h of fuel and maintenance)… At the end 2021, Elixir Aircraft opened a new production site in Périgny, Charente Maritime, to internalize the entire production of carbon parts.

Elixir Aircraft in Figures

  • 4th generation two-seater aircraft certified EASA CS-23
  • +80 employees, including 50 new hires since the first quarter of 2021
  • 2 production sites in France, one of 23,000 square ft., the other 0f 9,000 square
  • +50 aircraft on firm order
  • +170 aircraft pre-ordered and LOI

Source: Elixir Aircraft Press Release

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Video – CAE Launches Electric Aircraft Modification Program with Piper Aircraft

CAE announced at the Farnborough International Air Show 2022 that it has partnered with Piper Aircraft to develop a conversion kit via a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for in-service Piper Archer (PA-28-181) aircraft and bring an electric variant option of the iconic aircraft to market.

CAE expects to convert two-thirds of its Piper Archer training fleet and develop a curriculum for new pilots to train on the operation of electric aircraft. CAE is bringing together industry leaders from Canada, the United States, and Europe to develop an aircraft that will reduce carbon emissions and noise levels at its flight schools around the world, while training future pilots to operate electric aircraft.
CAE and Piper Aircraft intend to work together on an electrical conversion kit for third parties, along with training and support services required for the operation of electrified Piper Archer aircraft.

Source – CAE

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European Training Aircraft Manufacturer Expands Activities in the US Through Operator and Service Partnership Agreement

France headquartered aircraft manufacturer – Elixir Aircraft announced it has signed operator and service partnership agreement with US based Cirrus Aviation.

“We are delighted to announce that we have signed an Operator and Service Partnership agreement and pre-orders with renowned professional Flight Training Organization and Certified FAA Maintenance Center, Cirrus Aviation,” Elixir wrote.

The agreement was signed on the first day of EAA AirVenture Show.

Source: Elixir Aircraft Announcement

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Expands Brand Ambassador Program to Include L3Harris Flight Academy

Piper Aircraft announced the expansion of their Brand Ambassador program to include the L3Harris Flight Academy in Sanford, Florida. The L3Harris Flight Academy is Piper Aircraft’s first nondegree-seeking ambassador partner school and their first flight school in the southeastern United States.

Piper Brand Ambassadors leverage their social media channels to promote their individual pilot training journey and act as advocates for the aviation industry. This unique program is designed to increase awareness of the flight training opportunities that exist within the L3Harris Flight Academy, as well as showcase the Piper training product line in use at a rigorous FAA part-141 flight school. The collaborative initiative is expected to create a community of like-minded aviation enthusiasts with a career interest in aviation.

Together, Piper Aircraft and the team at the L3Harris Flight Academy selected the two new ambassadors. The application process consisted of a virtual application followed by multiple interviews, which eventually pointed to two top candidates. Emily Royster, Instrument student, and Garrett Winkler, Commercial student, were both selected based on their passion for aviation, unique career stories, and flight training success. Emily and Garrett will join the growing program of eight ambassadors, which now includes 4 flight schools: the L3Harris Flight Academy, the University of North Dakota, Purdue University, and Minnesota State University at Mankato.

“Each of these new ambassadors has a unique story and career path that led them to the aviation industry, bringing a different perspective to those considering a career as a professional pilot. Their passion for aviation and Piper products is palpable, and we are excited to watch them grow through their flight training,” said Jackie Carlon, Senior Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications. “We have full confidence that these ambassadors will represent both brands well, and inspire future generations to embark on the many exciting career opportunities that exist within the aviation industry.”

About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin Autoland. The single-engine M-Class series – the M600SLS, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole aircraft form the most complete technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.

About the L3Harris Flight Academy
L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions (CAS) is a world leader in providing intelligent training solutions for pilots and trainers across a wide range of commercial platforms. The business provides a full spectrum of training solutions from its state-of-the-art training centers, including cadet pilot training, airline training, aircrew resourcing and high-fidelity simulation products. L3Harris CAS is headquartered at the London Training Center in Crawley, U.K., and delivers training, resourcing, and systems production from global centers in the U.K., U.S. and Thailand.

Source: Piper Aircraft Press Release

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European Airline Owned Flight School Takes Delivery of Two New Aircraft

European Flight Academy, a brand of Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT), recently took delivery of two brand new Austro Engine jet-fuel powered DA40 NG aircraft at Rostock-Laage airport in Germany, expanding its flight training fleet in Germany to 12 aircraft of both types, DA40 and DA42.

Matthias Lehmann, Managing Director of LAT Pilot Academy, comments: “With the new deliveries we expand our fleet of state-of-the-art training aircraft, and improve training quality even more.”

“We are proud to support the growth of European Flight Academy,” says Jane Wang, Sales Director, Diamond Aircraft Austria. “The cooperation with the academy has been a great pleasure and we’re looking forward to continuing to support them with the industry’s safest and most efficient training platforms.”

About Diamond Aircraft’s Flight Training Solution

Diamond’s dedication to flight training has shaped its product line of modern fuel-efficient aircraft, each with a specific training application in mind. With its complete line of piston aircraft including a dedicated flight training concept with Single Engine Piston (DA40 NG) and Multi Engine Piston (DA42-VI) trainers, along with type-specific flight training simulators and proprietary jet-fuel engines, Diamond Aircraft is the only sole source provider in the flight training market.

About Lufthansa Aviation Training / European Flight Academy

Lufthansa Aviation Training GmbH (LAT) is one of the leading companies in the field of flight training with its competence in the training and further education of cockpit and cabin personnel at ten training locations. LAT combines the flight schools of Lufthansa Group under the brand European Flight Academy (EFA). The theoretical part of the flight training takes place in Bremen/DE or Zurich/CH; EFA locations for practical training are in Goodyear/USA, Grenchen/CH, and Rostock-Laage/DE.

Source: Diamond Aircraft Press Release

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