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 .