GUAMobility Consortium Authorized to Lead Oman's National Advanced Air Mobility Strategy
The GUAMobility consortium has been authorized to lead Oman's National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) strategy, aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The initiative, overseen by a National Steering Committee chaired by Minister Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, aims to integrate drones and eVTOL aircraft into Omani airspace across priority sectors including passenger transport, cargo logistics, emergency medical services, search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, and oil and gas operations.
Highlights
- The GUAMobility consortium has been officially authorized to lead Oman's National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) strategy, marking a major milestone for the Middle East's AAM sector.
- A National Steering Committee chaired by Minister Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali oversees the initiative, with the CAA, Oman Airports, and OLC as key stakeholders.
- The strategy targets seven priority sectors: passenger transport, cargo logistics, emergency medical services, search and rescue, infrastructure inspection, security operations, and oil and gas.
- The consortium comprises approximately ten international partners, including Canadian firm Innovitech, French body FRACS, and Omani geospatial company GIS Hub.
- The initiative is aligned with Oman Vision 2040 and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, aiming to integrate drones and eVTOL aircraft into Omani airspace.
The GUAMobility consortium has been granted official authorization to lead Oman's National Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) strategy, in alignment with Oman Vision 2040 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Core Objectives
According to Innovitech, one of GUAMobility's consortium partners:
"The initiative is led by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) and coordinated 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 sector activities."
National Steering Committee
The initiative is governed by a National Steering Committee chaired by Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali. The committee brings together key stakeholders from across Oman's aviation and infrastructure ecosystem, including:
- Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)
- Oman Airports
- Oman Logistics Centre (OLC)
- Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning
- Multiple security and investment-related agencies
GUAMobility Consortium Members
GUAMobility leads the consortium, which comprises approximately ten international partners spanning multiple disciplines:
- GIS Hub — An Omani company specializing in geospatial intelligence and data analytics, including satellite imagery, drone surveying, and sensor networks
- DTA International — Architecture, urban planning, and engineering consultancy covering airports, ports, and urban infrastructure
- Innovitech — A Canadian strategy and innovation consultancy focused on AAM ecosystem architecture and roadmap development
- EGIS — An international engineering and consulting group specializing in infrastructure and mobility
- 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 regulatory development, safety oversight, and air navigation
- CGX Aero — Aeronautical information management and flight procedure design (aviation GIS)
- JADE Advisory — Strategy, project finance, and public-private partnership (PPP) advisory
- MIXHIVE — International real estate development consultancy covering shopping centres, mixed-use developments, and urban site transformation
- LUNA — Next-generation mobility solutions
The initiative is regarded as a significant milestone in advancing AAM ecosystem integration across the Middle East, and is expected to have a far-reaching impact on Oman's transport, logistics, and emergency services infrastructure.
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