At the Paris Air Show, Elixir Aircraft announced that Scottsdale, Arizona based Sierra Charlie Aviation has ordered more than 100 Elixir Full Glass Cockpit 100HP, part 23 aircraft, 50 on option.
With the high demand for Airline pilots, the Elixir Aircraft will be integrated into Sierra Charlie’s Aviator Career Program. The program is designed and focused on training the very best pilots, taking students with no past flying experience through all certifications and ratings. However, while other programs focus on speed and rushing students through a nonstandard curriculum, Sierra Charlie’s Aviator Program follows a structured syllabus that considers different learning styles.
“Like Elixir Aircraft, we pride ourselves on innovation and safety, and being ahead of the curve. This means providing our students with best and safest tools out there to ensure the highest quality education and training. The 4th generation Elixir is definitely one of these tools,” says Scott Campbell owner of Sierra Charlie.
“The simplicity, yet strength of the airplane like the components built with the OneShot technology is a game changer. Less than 1000 references in the whole plane and half a day 100hr maintenance checks means my Elixirs will be flying a lot. And my students already fly a lot!” adds Scott Campbell.
“Speaking with Sierra Charlie, it’s clear both our businesses are focused on commercial and industrial development. We know the demand for the global aviation market, training aircraft and pilot shortage. We aim to work together to do whatever we need to do to meet that demand,” states Arthur Leopold Leger, CEO of Elixir Aircraft.
Mike Tonkin, Elixir’s Head of Worldwide Sales explains “Sierra Charlie’s order comes off the back of recent Elixir orders by several large flight training organizations around the world including the Airbus Flight Academy and the Mermoz Academy. There are more orders to come and our new 12,000m² factory at La Rochelle airport and an assembly facility in Florida, USA is a key part of this growth.”
“Knowing Scott [Campbell] and his team for years and their professionalism when it comes to flight training, we are thrilled about their large fleet order. It will have a positive impact on their students, but also help feed the US part 121 and 135 operators. It’s full throttle for Elixir in America.” says Dr Scott Firsing, Elixir Aircraft’s North America Sales and Business Development Director.
The Elixir 912iS was originally certified Part 23 by EASA in early 2020. FAA certification is pending expected in the near future.
