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Odys Aviation + Aramex partner on cargo operations: US-based hybrid-electric VOTL manufacturer Odys Aviation and Aramex have unveiled a partnership to explore the development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) cargo delivery in the UAE and Oman, according to a statement.The current timeline sees Odys supplying unmanned cargo aircraft to Aramex by 2028, the statement notes..
Details: The agreement sees the pair collaborating to explore autonomous logistics programs and roll out cargo flights leveraging Odys’ aircraft and Aramex’ fleet management resources. The pilot program will employ a smaller aircraft with a 130 lb payload before moving to a larger aircraft capable of carrying up to a one tonne cargo. Aramex will support pilot training and test flight programs while the pair will collaborate to develop a Concept of Operations (CONOPS) to ensure aircraft suitability to local environments. Upon receiving regulatory approval, the pair look to launch commercial operations in the GCC, the statement said.
A boon for sustainability: The aircraft slated for use in the initiative are capable of all-electric propulsion for distances up to 320 km, with a hybrid-electric propulsion range exceeding 1.2k km. Flights utilizing such aircraft will cut carbon emission on pan-GCC flights by up to 76%, while providing zero emissions for shorter haul distances within the UAE and Oman, the statement said.
