Odys Aviation, a dual-use aviation company developing hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft, has signed a landmark agreement with the Oman Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology (MTCIT) to establish the Oman Proof of Concept Program (the Program).
This fully integrated Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) ecosystem demonstration will feature Odys’ full-scale Laila aircraft, designed for VTOL operations with hybrid-electric propulsion, extended range, high payload capacity, and advanced autonomous capabilities. The Program’s operational launch is scheduled for Q1 2026.
The Program will unite Odys Aviation, Omani regulators, globally recognized tier-one AAM companies, and a select group of strategic partners and end users to validate the deployment of long-range, hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft in real-world operational settings. Leveraging Oman’s progressive regulatory environment and its commitment to innovation under the JARUS/SORA framework, the initiative will serve as one of the world’s most comprehensive blueprints for AAM infrastructure, policy, and operational rollout.
Vincent Frascogna, VP of Business Development for Odys Aviation, said, “This program shows clear intent from a multitude of partners with Odys taking a leading role in aligning government, industry, and technology leaders to test the entire AAM ecosystem, not just undertaking a flight test. Aircraft OEM, operators, oil and gas entities, vertiports, autonomy, regulatory oversight and more, will all be coming together in a real-world setting. By engaging regulators, operators, technology providers and end users in one integrated program, the Oman Program will establish a new benchmark for how advanced air mobility will move from concept to commercial deployment. Oman is not only enabling rapid innovation, it is setting the standard for how advanced aviation will scale globally.”
In partnership with the CAA, the program will provide an opportunity to trial Specific Category operating regulations, including the ICAO-derived Specific Operational Risk Assessment prototype regulation, across multiple Specific Assurance and Integrity Levels. These efforts will help advance Civil Aviation Regulations safely and effectively.
The Program aligns with Oman Vision 2040, positioning the Sultanate as both a regional and global leader in advanced aviation. It also marks a significant milestone in Odys’ international expansion, establishing Oman as the proving ground for a repeatable, global playbook for early-adopter markets. Unlike many previous or planned technology trials in other regions, the Oman Program will validate end-to-end AAM operations across multiple high-value use cases, including oil and gas pipeline inspections, civil defense applications such as emergency response and search and rescue, emergency medical logistics, national defense, and infrastructure-related operations such as long-range inspection, cargo transport, and just-in-time supply chain support.
The Program will deliver measurable milestones, including successful VTOL takeoffs and landings, flights of varying ranges, commercially viable payload deliveries to remote and offshore locations, integration with existing helicopter operations, and development of vertiport and supporting infrastructure such as charging systems. Following the initial phase, Odys expects to announce further Program expansions with new partners, longer-range missions, and increased payload capacities.
