AeroVecto Aviation Services (AVAS) has entered into an agreement with Australia‑based Skyportz to introduce and test the AeroBerm™ vertipad technology in the Sultanate of Oman, marking the first step towards evaluating next‑generation ground infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility(AAM) in the country. AeroBerm™, part of Skyportz’s patented vertipad system, is designed to address one of the most significant challenges in eVTOL operations: managing downwash and outwash safely and efficiently, according to a joint press release. “For Oman, these characteristics have direct relevance,” said the press statement. “The ability to reduce turbulence impact and footprint requirements supports integration of AAM infrastructure into dense urban areas, smart cities ,logistics hubs, industrial zones ,and remote sites where conventional helipad designs may be impractical.”
AVAS will evaluate these benefits under local conditions, including heat, wind patterns, and operational constraints unique to the Gulf region.
The partnership will focus on technical exchange, site assessments, and controlled testing of the AeroBerm™system, supporting broader national efforts to evaluate advanced mobility solutions as Oman explores future‑ready infrastructure options. ”The findings from this work will help inform how such technologies could be adapted to local conditions and integrated into the country’s long‑term mobility landscape,” said the statement.
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