Muscat: National carrier Oman Air welcomed a new Boeing B787-9 to its growing fleet on Saturday.
With the addition of this latest Dreamliner, Oman Air operates six Boeing 787 Dreamliners aircraft. This aircraft will be used on Oman Air’s European and Far-Eastern sectors.
Configured with 30 award-winning flat-bed business class suites, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is designed by BE Aerospace and 258 economy class seats.
Abdulaziz Alraisi, Executive Vice President Products and Brand Development, said: “Oman Air is adding new aircraft to its fast growing fleet to keep up with the expansion programme. The delivery of new aircraft is part of Oman Air’s ambitious and dynamic programme of fleet and network expansion. Oman Air is continuing to invest in providing guests with the best possible on board experience.”
With the addition of the new Boeing B787-9, Oman Air’s fleet stands at 52. Currently Oman Air’s fleet consists of six Boeing 787 Dreamliners, six Airbus 330-300s, four Airbus 330-200s, five Boeing 737-900s, 26 Boeing 737-800, one Boeing 737-700 and four Embraer 175s.