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Oman to launch hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for aerial logistics



The partnership of Oman’s national transport operator, Mwasalat,  with US-based sustainable aviation pioneer, Odys Aviation earlier this week will pave the way for the introduction of uncrewed aircraft in supporting the country’s aerial logistics goals. Currently, Odys Aviation is developing the next generation of vertical take and landing (VTOL) aircraft that use hybrid-electric propulsion systems to deliver the optimal balance between performance and sustainability. As per terms of the agreement, the two sides will collaborate on the development of programmes centering on the planned deployment of a fleet of 25 of Odys’ Laila generation of uncrewed aircraft in Oman. The first of these pilot programmes is targeted for launch in 2025 along unpopulated and defined routes, the companies stated. According to Odys, Laila is a hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft designed in multiple configurations for cargo and capable of transporting payloads up to 60kg with a 400 km range. Missions operated via these aircraft provide a low-carbon air cargo alternative for routes across Oman, opening opportunities that have previously been time-consuming or inaccessible because of infrastructure and geographical challenges, the company stated.

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