AeroVecto and MCBS Partner to Advance Advanced Air Mobility Research in Oman

Muscat, Oman, 29^th December 2025 – 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.

About AeroVecto

SkyCrest Aviation (operating as AeroVecto) is an Omani aerospace company developing Shuttle, a hybrid-electric aircraft built to redefine urban public transport, enhancing intracity transport with comfort, safety, and accessibility in mind. The company’s Aviation Services division aims to support the integration of advanced air mobility in Oman and the region.

Learn more at www.aerovecto.com/avas           Media: press@aerovecto.com

About the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS)

Founded in 1996, the Modern College of Business and Science (MCBS) is one of Oman’s leading higher education institutions, offering programs from Foundation and Undergraduate to Master’s and PhD levels. A proud member of AACSB International, MCBS is dedicated to academic excellence, innovation, and research that advance Oman Vision 2040.

Ranked among the Top 100 universities in the Arab Region in the QS World University Rankings 2026, MCBS also holds the number one position in academic reputation among private higher education institutions in Oman and is the first institution in the country to receive a QS 5-Star rating (2024).

For nearly three decades, MCBS has been shaping globally competent leaders and continues its journey toward university status, reinforcing its legacy of excellence, innovation, and impact.

Thirty Years. One Legacy.

For more information, visit www.mcbs.edu.om  or contact marketing@mcbs.edu.om