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Oman Air Certifies CFM56-7B Fleet for TRUEngine Program

Date: 10 Jul 2012

Wayne PearceOman Air is the latest airline to become part of TRUEngine, qualifying all 33 CFM56-7B engines in its fleet for the program.

The TRUEngine designation serves as a method for identifying engines with CFM-approved content and facilitates product support of the engine system. Moreover, industry stakeholders can use the knowledge of engine content to evaluate engine value and re-marketability.

Oman Air Announced as Main Sponsor of Salalah Tourism Festival

Date: 26 Jun 2012

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced that it is this year’s Official Carrier and Main Sponsor of the Salalah Tourism Festival. The Festival, which takes place between June 21st and July 18th, is a cultural extravaganza which celebrates the unique heritage of Oman’s most southerly Governorate.

Oman Air Continues its Ascent in 2012

Date: 18 Jun 2012

Oman Air has been more successful over the first five months of 2012 than at any time in its history.

Between 1st January 2012 and 31st May 2012:

Oman Air Training Centre Recognised Among Top Ten in Middle East for Second Consecutive Year

Date: 11 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.

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.

Oman Air Launches New Tehran Service

Date: 6 June 2012

Wayne PearceOman Air will launch a new daily service between Muscat and the Iranian capital Tehran from 1st September 2012.

Flights will depart Muscat for Tehran at 0200 (3 days per week) and 0930 (4 days per week) and return from Tehran at 0610 (3 days per week) and 1240 (4 days per week) all times local, offering good connections to onward destinations within Oman Air’s network. Tickets can be booked immediately through www.omanair.com or local travel agents.

Oman Air Appoints New General Manager, Quality and Safety

Date: 6 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:

Oman Air Announces a Senior Management New Appointment

Date: 21 May 2012

Captain Ali Hassan SulaimanCaptain Ali Hassan Sulaiman has been appointed Acting Chief Officer Flight Operations for Oman Air, following the decision by Captain Patrick Rotsaert, Chief Officer Flight Operations, to retire from the company.

Captain Sulaiman, an Omani national, brings more than 30 years of professional experience in civil aviation to his new role. He began his career as a student pilot at 1981 and is experienced in flying a range of aircraft, including the TriStar, Boeing 737 and 767, and Airbus A320, A330 and A340.

Oman Air Takes 'Best Business Class Airline, Middle East' at Business
Destinations Travel Awards

Date: 9 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.

Oman Air Backs Oman Wild Art Competition and Exhibition

Date: 8 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.

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