Portugal – Omni Aviation Training Center (OATC), one of Portugal’s key flight training organisation’s, has announced the arrival and operational launch of its second Elixir aircraft.

In November 2025 AFM had reported that OATC had formalised its fleet renewal with the introduction of Elixir aircraft through a turnkey leasing agreement with Green Aerolease. The arrangement supports OATC’s transition to a more modern and sustainable training fleet while marking a further step in Green Aerolease’s European expansion.

• The fourth-generation Elixir aircraft entering service at OATC are equipped with a Rotax engine, full glass cockpit, integrated autopilot and an airframe parachute system, providing enhanced safety and operational efficiency for ab-initio training.

• Green Aerolease’s turnkey leasing model enables rapid fleet deployment and maximises aircraft availability, supporting higher utilisation across OATC’s integrated and modular training programmes.

• Through Green Aerolease’s global fleet purchasing structure, OATC gains access to “fleet-level” pricing typically reserved for large operators, including more favourable aircraft and parts acquisition costs.

• Pooled technical requirements across all Green Aerolease customers—combined with direct manufacturer relationships—provide accelerated spare parts delivery, reducing downtime and improving aircraft availability; the company reports a 94% availability rate for its Velis Electro fleet in 2024.

• Programme-wide insurance pooling allows operators, including smaller flight schools, to benefit from reduced premium rates calculated at the fleet rather than individual-aircraft level.

Source: Omni Aviation Training Center & Green Aerolease
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