GUAMobility Consortium Appointed to Lead Oman's National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy
The GUAMobility consortium has been commissioned to develop and drive Oman's National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) strategy, aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Led by Oman's Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, the initiative covers drone and eVTOL integration across passenger transport, logistics, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and infrastructure inspection.
Highlights
- The GUAMobility consortium, comprising approximately ten international partners, has been formally commissioned to develop Oman's National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) strategy.
- The programme is led by Oman's MTCIT and coordinated with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Oman Logistics Centre (OLC), targeting drone and eVTOL airspace integration.
- A National Steering Committee chaired by Minister Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali brings together stakeholders from aviation, logistics, housing, security, and investment sectors.
- Priority AAM use cases identified include passenger transport, cargo logistics, emergency medical services, search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, and oil and gas operations.
- The strategy is aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with objectives spanning regulatory frameworks, infrastructure planning, and commercial operations.
The GUAMobility consortium has been commissioned to develop and lead Oman's National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) strategy, an initiative aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Core Programme Framework
According to Innovitech, a member of the GUAMobility consortium:
"The programme is led by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT), in coordination with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Oman Logistics Centre (OLC). It aims to guide the gradual integration of drones and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into Omani airspace. Priority use cases include passenger transport, cargo logistics, emergency medical services, search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, security operations, and oil and gas-related activities."
National Steering Committee
A National Steering Committee has been established to oversee the programme, chaired by Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology. The committee brings together key stakeholders from across Oman's aviation and logistics ecosystem, including:
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Oman Airports Management Company
- Oman Logistics Centre
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
- Multiple security and investment-related bodies
GUAMobility Consortium Members
As the lead entity for the programme, the GUAMobility consortium integrates approximately ten international partners across a multidisciplinary network:
- GIS Hub — An Oman-based company specialising in geospatial intelligence and data analytics, including satellite imagery, drone surveying, and sensor networks
- DTA International — An architecture, urban planning, and engineering firm covering airports, ports, and urban infrastructure
- Innovitech — A Canadian strategy and innovation consultancy focused on AAM ecosystem development and roadmap planning
- EGIS — An international engineering and consulting group specialising in infrastructure and transportation
- SETEC — An independent engineering group covering transport, infrastructure, and complex engineering projects
- FRACS (France Aviation Civile Services) — The French civil aviation advisory and professional services body, covering regulations, safety oversight, and air navigation
- CGX Aero — Specialising in aeronautical information management and flight procedure design (aeronautical GIS)
- JADE Advisory — A consultancy covering strategy, project financing, and public-private partnerships (PPP)
- MIXHIVE — An international real estate development consultancy encompassing commercial hubs, mixed-use developments, and urban transformation
- LUNA — A next-generation mobility solutions provider
The composition of this diverse international consortium reflects Oman's significant ambitions in the advanced air mobility sector. The initiative will progressively establish a comprehensive regulatory framework, infrastructure plan, and commercial operating model, laying the groundwork for a smarter and more diversified Omani airspace.
(Image credit: Innovitech)
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