LYTE Aviation partners with LYNEports and Bluenest to strengthen Middle East vertiport infrastructure
LYTE Aviation (LYTE), a pioneering original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the world’s first 40-seater hybrid hydrogen-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced a strategic partnership with LYNEports and Bluenest by Globalvia to advance vertiport infrastructure for the growing advanced air mobility (AAM) sector in the Middle East.
The collaboration builds on LYTE’s successful receipt of 23 pre-orders worth €920 million for its innovative aircraft.
The company’s flagship aircraft, the SkyBus, along with its cargo variant, the SkyTruck, are designed to transform both passenger and freight transport.
With a range of up to 1,000 km and a cargo capacity of 4.5 tons, the aircraft aims to provide faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional transport.
A new era for air mobility
“We are currently engaged in discussions with several governments around the globe and collaborating with esteemed manufacturing partners and investors,” said Freshta Farzam, CEO of LYTE Aviation.
She added, “The Middle East represents a significant opportunity for our SkyBus and SkyTruck, designed for regional ranges of up to 1,000 km, facilitating interconnectivity for mass passenger transport and net-zero cargo solutions. Our aircraft’s capability to operate from compact vertiports requiring only a 40m x 40m dimension, without the need for lengthy runways, enhances logistical flexibility and safety.”
Furthermore, Farzam highlighted how the UAE’s rapid advancements in smart city infrastructure, including the adoption of two-seater air taxis, provide an opportunity for LYTE’s larger 40-seater SkyBus to integrate into the ecosystem at a competitive seat price of $39.
Similarly, Oman’s Vision 2040 places sustainability at the forefront, and the company’s SkyTruck is positioned to support the country’s logistics sector by offering net-zero cargo solutions.
“This is an absolute game-changer for the hospitality and tourism industry, for government employees, for passenger mass transit in general, and for cargo deliveries from door to door like it has never been done before,” Farzam noted.
“By collaborating and being in full alignment with Bluenest by Globalvia and LYNEports, their vision, their expertise, and their magnificent solutions, this partnership will allow us to accelerate the setup of our infrastructure in the most advanced, cost-effective, and high-quality ways, especially in countries that are ready to thrive and support the actual realisation of AAM today.”
Strategic infrastructure development
“LYTE Aviation’s ambitions align perfectly with our goal of designing and optimising aerodromes that support emerging air mobility solutions,” said Rasha Alshami, CEO and Founder of LYNEports.
“Our collaboration promises to create a sustainable infrastructure framework that will advance the region’s transportation landscape. LYNEports supports this vision by delivering the regulatory, environmental, and spatial intelligence required to develop infrastructure capable of accommodating this new class of high-capacity, hybrid-hydrogen 40-seater eVTOL.”
Moreover, LYNEports is known for its Aerodrome Planning and Design Software, which plays a crucial role in creating efficient air travel infrastructures.
Alshami emphasised that the software integrates pre-configured workflows to help planners and authorities design aerodromes featuring hydrogen fuel cell infrastructure and dedicated zoning buffers.
On his part, José Ignacio Rodriguez, Managing Director at Bluenest by Globalvia, said, “At Bluenest by Globalvia, we are committed to revolutionising the way communities interact with advanced air mobility. Partnering with LYTE allows us to leverage innovative technology, ensuring that vertiports are not just infrastructure, but key enablers of a comfortable and efficient transport system for all citizens and cargo.”
Bluenest specialises in managing vertiports and enhancing air mobility solutions to ensure seamless integration into urban and regional transport networks.
The company has already designed over 30 vertiport models, ranging in size from 12m to 30m, with capabilities for electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft.
The infrastructure can be adapted to accommodate larger eVTOLs like the SkyBus and SkyTruck by expanding take-off, parking, and terminal areas.