The Elixir fleet remains grounded after an October 1 test-flight crash killed two company pilots in France. AeroTime cites an October 8 BEA update stating that the left flap separated during the final turn toward Rochefort-Charente-Maritime Airport (RCO). Investigators have not established why the component detached.
The manufacturer issued a precautionary grounding bulletin covering approximately sixty aircraft. EASA emergency directive 2026-0191-E, effective October 3, prohibits flight operations for the Elixir type regardless of serial number. The grounding is an interim response while the investigation continues, rather than proof that every aircraft has identical structural damage. A return to service depends on further regulatory and manufacturer action.
