Oman Air and AFI KLM E&M: a few more flight hours together AFI KLM E&M to support CFM56-7B engines. After signing a CFM56-7B support contract by the hour in 2016 with AFI KLM E&M, Oman Air is expanding its relationship with the MRO to perform shop visits on 9 additional engines. In order to be able to take care of these visits scheduled over the whole year 2022, AFI KLM E&M has adapted its production schedule to free up slots and take these engines into account. As a result of their established cooperation, Oman Air has developed a fruitful relationship with AFI KLM E&M and is familiar with the level of service delivered by the MRO Group, as well as its ability to deliver on its performance and TAT commitments. Beyond the trusting relationship between the two groups, AFI KLM E&M has developed a commercially and technically competitive solution to outperform its competitors at the finish line. AFI KLM E&M has also worked to ensure that the workscope meets Oman Air's operational requirements, including deadlines, by adapting its production schedule to accommodate the engines on time. According to Captain Nasser Al Salmi, Oman Air's Chief Operating Officer , "the quality and reliability of the services offered by AFI KLM E&M, as well as the professionalism and availability of their teams, have given our company complete satisfaction. All this know-how is once again expressed in their response to our request to take charge of these nine new engines, and AFI KLM E&M is the natural choice for us.” Pierre Teboul, SVP Commercial at AFI KLM E&M, commented : "It is always a source of pride and satisfaction to have a long-standing customer like Oman Air renew its trust in us. It illustrates the ability of our teams to develop mutually beneficial relationships with customers over the long term and to remain constantly mobilized to meet new needs. ”

Oman Air’s groundbreaking partnership with Chelsea FC is kicking off on Sunday 13th August, when the English Premier League (EPL) club will go head-to-head with Liverpool FC for its first match of the season. Fans at the Stamford Bridge Stadium and those watching from home will be introduced to the beauty of Oman with a series of advertisements highlighting some of the country’s most popular destinations. Oman Air’s eye-catching branding and members of the cabin crew will also be present around the pitch. With over seven million people around the world anticipated to watch the game, it’s a significant step for the airline as its first official event with the team since signing the deal last month. As Chelsea’s official global airline partner, Oman Air will be engaged in a range of exciting promotional activities over the next three years, leveraging the club’s expansive global reach as one of the highest-ranking clubs in the EPL. Meanwhile, as part of its commitment to supporting Oman’s 2040 Vision, the airline continues to harness opportunities to introduce Oman to new markets across the globe, highlighting its appeal as a premium tourist destination.

Oman Air Cargo Highlights Oman’s Logistics Capabilities to Major International Air Freight Partners · Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft · The airline will also increase cargo capacity to high-value dest inations · New cargo destinations to be launched this year · During 2022, Oman Air Cargo: o Increased cargo volumes by 36% o Increased revenue by 44% Oman Air has announced the introductio n of its first freighter by the end of 2023 , while celebrat ing outstanding 2022 results at its annual cargo workshop, under the theme 'Journey to Success'. The two-day event, which was h eld at Hormuz Grand , Muscat , brought together employees and stakeholde rs from across the company’s global network, to celebrate its accomplishments in the past year and discuss future strategies. A ttendees engaged in a series of presentations and discussions led by senior executives , as well as visiting the state-of-the-art Cargo Terminal at Muscat International Airport . An awards ceremony was also held for the top performers of 2022. During his keynote speech , Oman Air C hief E xecutive O fficer , Eng. Abdulaziz Al Raisi, stated, “I n spite of a challenging environment, Oman Air Cargo continues to deliver numbers ahead of its budget . In 2021, our revenues were 86% above targe t . In 2022, we achieved another 44% increase, exceeding our budget revenue by 37%, as well as a 3 6 % increase in the amount of cargo transported compared to t he previous year . This underscores the success of our many policies to ensure we remain ahead of the curve in an ever-changing industry and meet the growing demand for air cargo . " He added, “ In 2023, we are keeping up the momentum. In the coming months , w e look forward to introduc ing our first ever freighter and we will also be launching several new markets . This will offer exciting new opportunities for our guests and cargo alike , while continuing to unlock Oman’s potential as a global logistics hub in li ne with Oman’s 2040 Vision . ” Jaffar Al Lawati, Vice President Commercial Cargo , also said, “ The workshop was a valuable platform for us to engage with some of our most important global air cargo partners . The overall tone was one of optimism and confidenc e as we continue to tap into Oman’s strategic location as a link between East and West and posit ion Oman Air Cargo at the centre of a rapidly developing industry .” Among its notable achievements in 2022, Oman Air Cargo added several new destinations and i ntroduced its innovative ‘Cargo-in-Cabin’ service to Europe , the Far East and Indian Subcontinent . It also modified its A330-300 passenger aircraft by removing the seats, allowing it to raise capacity to 40 tonnes per aircraft . Moreover, it has improved it s services to ensure shorter acceptance and dwell time with express connections through its hub in Muscat . The award-winning logistics provider is certified by IATA CEIV for Pharma and Fresh and continues to offer high-quality products and leading service to a rapidly growing global customer base .