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For the Second Consecutive Year Oman Air Training Centre Recognised Among the Top Ten Authorized in Middle East

Date: 10 Jun 2012

Wayne PearceThe Oman Air Training Centre has been awarded a much-coveted place in IATA's Middle East 2012 Top Ten Authorized Training Centre listing for the second continuous year. This confirms the high standards of Oman Air’s training and staff development which not only caters to the needs of the staff, but also attracts people from other organisations to utilize the resources provided at the Oman Air Training Centre.

The centre runs a range of courses for which accreditation has been granted by the Oman Civil Aviation...

Oman National Team Announce Major Local Sponsor

Date: 7 Jun 2012

Oman National Team Announce Major Local SponsorThe Oman Football Association is pleased to announce that Oman Air is coming on board as the Key Partner for the Oman national team, and as the official carrier of the Oman Football Association.

With Fridays’ 2014 FIFA World CupTM qualifier against Australia just a few short days away, this new partnership is sure to be greeted with enthusiasm, as further signs of the whole country getting behind the campaign to qualify for the World Cup finals.

Nic Cartwright, OFA’s Commercial Director noted, “Our focus at the OFA is on...

Oman Air Appoints New General Manager, Quality and Safety

Date: 3 Jun 2012

Captain Manin bin Khalifa bin Said Al-SaidOman Air has appointed Janab Al Sayyid Captain Manin bin Khalifa bin Said Al-Said to the new position of General Manager, Quality and Safety. The role, which includes responsibility for Emergency Response Planning, was previously included within the duties of Oman Air’s Chief Officer, Flight Operations.

Welcoming Captain Al-Said to Oman Air, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Pearce, said:

“I am extremely pleased that we have been able to appoint Captain Manin to the role of General Manager, Quality and Safety...

Oman Air Appoints New Country Manager for Oman

Date: 28 May 2012

Jaffar Juma Al LawatiOman Air has announced the appointment of Jaffar Juma Al Lawati as Country Manager, Oman, with immediate effect.

As Country Manager for Oman Air, Mr. Al Lawati will be responsible for achieving the set targets of our hub station – Oman, by optimising the sales revenue and seeking ways and means of promoting Oman Air through various sales channels.

Having entered the aviation business as a management trainee with Gulf Air in 1990, Mr. Al Lawati has since gained vast experience across a broad range of roles within the aviation. His most recent position, prior to...

Oman Air Announces a Senior Management New Appointment

Date: 21 May 2012

Captain Ali Hassan SulaimanFollowing the decision by Captain Patrick Rotsaert, Chief Officer Flight Operations, to retire from the company, Captain Ali Hassan Sulaiman has been appointed Acting Chief Officer Flight Operations. Captain Ali, an Omani national, brings more than 30 years of professional experience in civil aviation into his new role. He began his career as a student pilot at 1981. Captain Sulaiman is experienced in flying a range of aircraft, including the Tri0Star, Boeing 737 and 767, and Airbus A320, A330 and A340.

In 2008, he held the position of Senior Manager Training...

Oman Air Nominated ‘Best Business Class Airline, Middle East’ at Business
Destinations Travel Awards

Date: 13 May 2012

Wayne PearceOman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been awarded ‘Best Business Class Airline, Middle East’ in the prestigious Business Destinations Travel Awards 2012.

The Business Destinations Travel Awards are voted for by readers of Business Destinations magazine, which is published in the UK every other month. The magazine has a worldwide readership of more than 100,000 and is distributed in premium aircraft cabins and airport lounges, to travel professionals and is sold through...

Oman Air Backs Oman Wild Art Competition and Exhibition

Date: 7 May 2012

Oman Air Backs Oman Wild Art Competition and ExhibitionOman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced its backing for Oman Wild Art, a unique initiative aiming at showcasing Omani creative talent to an international audience.

Held between 5th and 10th May and launched at the Cultural Club in Qurum, Muscat, Oman Wild Art is a juried exhibition, organized in association with the Omani Society for Fine Arts, which will provide the opportunity for the Sultanate’s painters of natural history subjects to display their work and have it assessed by internationally-...

Oman Air Takes a Stand at ATM 2012

Date: 29 Apr 2012

Oman Air Takes a Stand at ATM 2012Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will be showcasing its award-winning products and services when it returns to Arabian Travel Market at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Dubai this week.

From 30th April to 3rd May, senior Oman Air staff will be welcoming guests to the Oman Air stand which will feature Oman Air's luxurious Business Class seat - recently named "Best Business Class Seat in the World" at the World Airline Awards.

Wayne Pearce, Oman Air's Chief Executive Officer, says:

"In the year...

Oman Air Continues Omanisation Drive at JOBEX 2012

Date: 24 Apr 2012

Oman Air Continues Omanisation Drive at JOBEXFor the fifth year running, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is underlining its commitment to its Omanisation programme with a major presence at JOBEX 2012.

JOBEX, the largest and most comprehensive career exhibition in Oman, runs from 23-25 April at the Oman International Exhibition Centre in Muscat. It attracts a wide range of job seekers in search of interesting employment opportunities and enables exhibitors to showcase their companies and job opportunities.

Oman Air’s management has a deep-rooted...

Oman Air Reveals its Annual Financial Report for the Year Ended December 31, 2011

Date: 10 Apr 2012

H.E. Darwish bin Ismail bin Ali Al BalushiOman Air has recently published its annual report for 2011 that reflects the accomplishments achieved by the company, in addition to the outstanding efforts and the successful approach towards the development of all aspects of its operations in order to continue the company's growth and successes. Oman Air's business operations have witnessed remarkable growth during 2011.

Reviewing the annual report on behalf of the Board of Directors of Oman Air during The Extraordinary General Meeting and The 30th Ordinary General meeting...

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