Elixir Aircraft Delivers First Trainer to Portugal’s OATC, with 6 More to Follow

Portugal – French training aircraft manufacturer Elixir Aircraft has officially delivered its first aircraft to Portuguese flight training organisation Omni Aviation Training Centre (OATC), marking a strategic step in OATC’s fleet renewal plans. The announcement was made during the opening of the 23rd European Aviation Training Symposium (EATS) on 5 November 2025.

• Elixir Aircraft confirmed the delivery of its first aircraft to OATC, following the school’s September 2025 announcement to modernise its training fleet.

• The delivery aligns with a broader agreement, with OATC having signed a letter of intent (LOI) for seven additional Elixir aircraft.

• The aircraft will support OATC’s ab initio pilot training programmes and are expected to contribute to increased operational efficiency and standardisation.

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