Muscat: AeroVecto Aviation Services (AVAS) and Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, education, and industry engagement related to Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in Oman.

The agreement focuses on applied research and feasibility studies examining how AAM solutions could
be integrated into Oman’s existing transportation systems. It also supports policy and regulatory
discussions where research findings highlight practical considerations or gaps, in line with national
development priorities and Oman Vision 2040.

Dr. Moosa Al Kindi, Dean of the Modern College of Business and Science, said, ““This partnership
strengthens MCBS’s focus on applied research and student engagement. As an institution recognised in
Times Higher Education and QS international rankings, and as we approach 30 years of educational
excellence, collaborations such as this reflect our continued commitment to quality education, research
relevance, and future-focused learning. It provides students with practical research experience and
exposure to an emerging sector closely linked to Oman’s economic development.”

Fahad Al Riyami, CEO of AeroVecto Aviation Services, added, “Working with MCBS allows us to examine
how advanced air mobility can be realistically developed in Oman. The collaboration also gives students
the opportunity to contribute to projects with clear industry relevance.”

Under the MoU, AVAS and MCBS will undertake joint research projects and provide opportunities for
MCBS students to gain industry exposure through internships and placements at AeroVecto. The
agreement also supports the development and commercialization of selected AAM-related projects
emerging from MCBS’s Innovation X initiative.

The collaboration marks a step toward building local knowledge and expertise in advanced air mobility,
bringing together academic research and industry practice to support informed decision-making and
long-term sector development in Oman.