Portugal – OMNI Aviation Training Center (OATC) has announced the adoption of Aeroplanned, a specialized pilot training organisation resource forecasting platform. The initiative forms part of OATC’s broader modernization strategy, reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation, operational efficiency, and excellence in pilot training.

• Implementation of Aeroplanned will begin on 1 December 2025 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year, with full operational use planned for January 2026.

• The timeline-based platform centralizes the planning of aircraft, simulators, instructors, and students, ensuring enhanced coordination and minimizing scheduling conflicts across departments.

• Aeroplanned will integrate directly with OATC’s FlightLogger system, maintaining alignment between operational plans and student training records, while improving overall workflow and communication.

• The platform will also synchronize course schedules with APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation) start dates for OATC’s new Airbus A320 simulator, ensuring seamless progression from flight phases to advanced multi-crew training.

• This investment complements OATC’s recent acquisition of eight new Elixir aircraft, part of its ongoing fleet renewal program to enhance training efficiency, safety, and sustainability.

Statements

• “We believe this software will deliver an even better customer experience—with clearer timelines, fewer reschedules, and proactive communication throughout the course. With Aeroplanned, we’re also ready to use our current and new assets more efficiently, from the Elixir fleet to the A320 simulator,” said Captain Dylan van Haasen, Head of Training at OATC.
• “We’re really excited to be working with the OATC team. Aeroplanned is designed to bring clarity and forward visibility to exactly these kinds of challenges—like introducing new aircraft types, managing phased fleet changes, and keeping training aligned along the way. With three years of planning visibility, OATC will be able to make confident, data-driven decisions that enhance the experience for both students and staff,” added Jen Liddle, CEO of Aeroplanned.

Source: OATC