Oman Air received delivery of its latest Boeing B787-9 aircraft, the first of three scheduled for this year. Part of an existing order, which includes eight more aircraft by 2027, the newest marks the tenth Dreamliner in the airline\u2019s fleet. As one of the world\u2019s most modern and advanced passenger aircraft, the B787-9 is known for its innovative design and exceptional fuel efficiency, while its wide cabins and large windows offer unparalleled on-board comfort for guests. The aircraft touched down in Muscat on Friday afternoon, arriving from the Boeing facility in Seattle.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re excited to welcome our new Boeing B787-9 to our aircraft line-up, which aligns with our strategy to fly a modern and common Oman Air fleet. It allows us to maintain efficiency in operations, optimise maintenance costs and ensure a seamless and consistent experience for our guests,\u201d said Con Korfiatis, Chief Executive Officer. \u201cOur latest addition to the fleet is also consistent with our focus on transforming our airline towards financial sustainability, while upholding our reputation as a world-class carrier and supporting Oman\u2019s ambitions to increase tourism and connectivity in the years to come.\u201d
\nThe newest aircraft features a two-class configuration with 30 Business Class seats and 258 Economy Class seats and will serve across the airline\u2019s network of destinations. Oman Air\u2019s spacious, elegant cabin design, and exceptional service and hospitality, has garnered it a string of international awards, including most recently Best Seat Comfort in the Middle East at the APEX 2024 Awards and Best Airline Staff Middle East at the Skytrax 2024 Awards. \u2013 Times of Oman<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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