The Oman Air will receive two more Dreamliners by year-end and has five additional 787-9s scheduled for delivery by 2027.
Oman Air has further bolstered its fleet with the arrival of its latest Boeing B787-9, marking the first of three new Dreamliners slated for delivery this year. this latest addition brings the airline’s fleet of Dreamliners to ten and is part of an ongoing order that includes two more Dreamliners by year-end and has five additional 787-9s scheduled for delivery by 2027. The new Dreamliner landed in Muscat on Friday, arriving from Boeing’s Seattle facility.
Con Korfiatis, Chief Executive Officer, Oman Air, said, “We’re 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, Our 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’s ambitions to increase tourism and connectivity in the years to come.”
The airline revealed plans to eliminate its First Class cabin and introduce a new Business Class product on its latest Dreamliners. This new aircraft is the first to showcase this updated cabin configuration.
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The B787-9 which includes a two-class configuration, featuring 30 Business Class and 258 Economy Class seats. Known for its innovative design, fuel efficiency, and expansive cabin with large windows, the B787-9 offers unparalleled onboard comfort. Oman Air’s dedication to spacious cabin design and exceptional service has been recognized with multiple awards, including Best Seat Comfort in the Middle East at the APEX 2024 Awards and Best Airline Staff Middle East at the Skytrax 2024 Awards.
