New B737-800 joins Oman Air fleet
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Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman received a new Boeing 737- 800 on the Sultanate’s 46th National Day – November 18.
This was the sixth brand new Boeing 737-800 to join the young Oman Air fleet this year as part of the airline’s expansion plan.
Oman Air has operated B737s for many years and the aircraft provide the backbone of the airline’s long and medium haul fleet.
The new aircraft was deployed to Bahrain on November 19 for its first commercial flight.
With the addition of the new Boeing 737 – 800, Oman Air’s fleet stands at 46.
Oman Air’s fleet currently comprises four Boeing 787 Dreamliners, six Airbus 330-300s, four Airbus 330-200s, five Boeing 737-900s, 22 Boeing 737-800, one Boeing 737-700 and four Embraer 175s. Three more Boeing 737 – 800s are scheduled to join the fleet next year.
Clearly guided by the vision of His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Oman Air is well on its way ahead with a growth strategy that brings the fleet size to 70 aircraft and 75 destinations by 2020.
Oman Air’s contribution to the national economy stands at OMR 415 million that is achieved by creating employment opportunities to Omani nationals, bringing tourists to the Sultanate, building global connections, and through supporting small and medium enterprises.
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