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October 01, 2024

Exciting Announcement: Leading Edge Aviation Teams Up with Elixir Aircraft and Green Aerolease 

Leading Edge Aviation is proud to announce a significant new partnership that will enhance training capabilities and further our commitment more sustainable flight training.  

Enhancing Training Standards

As a premier flight training centre in Europe, Leading Edge Aviation is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of training to our students. The introduction of five Elixir aircraft, equipped to the highest avionics standards, will modernise our existing fleet of 21 aircraft, with deliveries scheduled to commence at the end of 2024. 

Our Chief Executive Officer, Andy McFarlane, remarked on this partnership:

We are excited to integrate Elixir Aircraft into our fleet, as this decision represents a significant advancement in our training capabilities. Following comprehensive market research, we determined that Elixir offers unmatched safety, economic efficiency, and environmental responsibility, making it the optimal choice for our single-engine aircraft requirements.” 

Pictured above: Andy McFarlane, CEO and Dave Alexander, COO visiting Elixir Aircraft in December 2023.

McFarlane further emphasised the aircraft’s exceptional safety features and environmental credentials, stating:

“Integrating the Elixir into our rental offering represents a pivotal development, enabling us to support flight schools interested in this innovative aircraft. This partnership reinforces our commitment to facilitating the environmental transition in aviation, providing a new generation of aircraft with full CO2 compensation.”

Introducing Innovative Rental Solutions 

In conjunction with Elixir Aircraft, we are also pleased to introduce a new rental offering through our partnership with Green Aerolease. This initiative mirrors the practices observed in commercial aviation, where airlines frequently lease aircraft from lessors. Our new “all-inclusive” rental service will encompass the aircraft, insurance, and maintenance, thereby providing our flight school with the flexibility necessary for success. 

Leading Edge is the launch customer for Elixir Aircraft’s and Green Aerolease new rental offer.

Guillaume Abéguilé, Chief Operating Officer of Green Aerolease, shared insights on our collaboration:

“Integrating the Elixir into our rental offering represents a pivotal development, enabling us to support flight schools interested in this innovative aircraft. This partnership reinforces our commitment to facilitating the environmental transition in aviation, providing a new generation of aircraft with full CO2 compensation.”

A Promising Future for Sustainable Flight Training

Our partnership not only marks a significant milestone for Leading Edge Aviation but also contributes to Elixir Aircraft’s impressive order book, which now exceeds 300 units. Emmanuel Gil, European Sales Manager at Elixir Aircraft, reflected on the shared vision, saying:

“In collaborating with Leading Edge, we have aligned on mutual objectives to ensure students receive superior performance, operational efficiency, and the highest safety standards. We are delighted to welcome Leading Edge into the Elixir Aircraft family.” 

With this exciting announcement, we at Leading Edge Aviation, alongside Elixir Aircraft and Green Aerolease, are looking forward to redefining aviation training while prioritising safety and sustainability in our industry. We look forward to sharing more updates as this innovative journey unfolds!

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More about Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation is a rapidly expanding pilot training academy with a fresh approach and an emphasis on holistic training. Offering the highest standards of regulatory technical training, students also benefit from a comprehensive professional and personal development curriculum to enhance non-technical skills.

Leading Edge delivers modular (including Ground School, MECPL, CBIR, MEIR, uMAP (university Modular Airline Preparation), A-UPRT (Advanced Upset Prevention Recovery Training), APC MCC (Airline Pilot Standards Multi Crew Co-operation), LEAP (Leading Edge Airline Preparation) course; a full-time integrated course with BSc degree and a comprehensive graduate airline selection preparation workshop.

Based at London Oxford Airport, Leading Edge students receive wellbeing support, along with the most advanced learning aids. Virtual and mixed reality tech, and neuro training techniques are used to embed and refine new knowledge and skills, creating pilots who enter the industry airline ready, with strong leadership skills.

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