International aircraft leasing company, Avolon, has announced a firm commitment to lease three Airbus A330neo aircraft to SalamAir, Oman’s value-for-money airline. A letter of intent was signed at the Paris Air Show on 19 June 2023, and the first delivery is expected to be in October 2023.
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20 June, 2023
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline to lease three Airbus A330neo aircraft
International aircraft leasing company, Avolon, has announced a firm commitment to lease three Airbus A330neo aircraft to SalamAir, Oman’s value-for-money airline. A letter of intent was signed at the Paris Air Show on 19 June 2023, and the first delivery is expected to be in October 2023.
15 September, 2021
SalamAir takes delivery of first of two A321NX from GECAS
GECAS announces the delivery of the first of two A321NX aircraft to SalamAir with the arrival of one, MSN 10483, into Muscat, Oman from Hamburg. As announced in late 2019, GECAS is providing the two aircraft from its own skyline.
SalamAir is the first operator of A320neo aircraft in Oman. With a current fleet of six A320neos, the operator’s presence has grown to touch over 84 airports, in 35 countries. Based in Oman’s Muscat International Airport, SalamAir is now among the first to operate the A321neo in the Middle East.
“GECAS is pleased to deliver our first aircraft with SalamAir, one of the fastest growing low-cost carriers in the Middle East. These CFM LEAP-powered aircraft will assist in their expansion into locations in Asia and Europe,” shared Michael O’Mahony, GECAS’ SVP & Region Manager.
“SalamAir is dedicated to meeting Oman’s increasing demand for affordable travel options while providing a comfortable, flexible and reliable experience and a full range of services for our passengers,” Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, said, adding “The longer range of the A321NX and additional 32 seats; enables us to continue offering travel to add new destinations and increase capacity on existing routes with more direct links between the Sultanate and friendly countries.”
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Josh has worked in both travel and the media for a number of years. He presents a number of online radio shows. He can be reached at josh@air101.co.uk
16 August, 2018
Five new routes for Oman's budget airline
SalamAir, the low-cost carrier based at Muscat, Oman is introducing five new routes, starting tomorrow 17th August.
The airline is launching direct flights to Khartoum, Kathmandu, Najaf and Dhaka, which the carrier hopes will take its development one stage further. With the addition of these new routes, SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline is expected to carry over one million passengers before the end of 2018.
Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir said, “Our strategy is to provide affordable travel across our expanding network. The launch of our new destinations is yet another milestone in SalamAir’s young history. It allows us to continue providing our guests with exciting travel possibilities and budget-friendly rates.”
“Supported by our new aircraft order, SalamAir will continue to expand its network of destinations to meet the growing demand for budget travel in the Sultanate and region. We are offering our guests a convenient, flexible and reliable experience to a growing range of exciting destinations.” He said.
Josh has worked in both travel and the media for a number of years. He presents a number of online radio shows. He can be reached at josh@air101.co.uk
22 November, 2017
SalamAir Launch Doha Flights
Today the new Omani low-cost carrier SalamAir launched flights from Muscat to Doha’s Hamad International Airport. The airline operates a fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft featuring an all economy cabin of 174 seats.
This new airline commenced operations on 30th January this year and has welcomed over 400,000 passengers since that date. “Since its launch, SalamAir has been committed to delivering on three key promises, to offer travellers in Oman and across the region a safe and reliable budget travel alternative, to represent Oman and promote its tremendous tourism potential and alternatively contribute to the economic growth of the Sultanate,” said Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir. “With the launch of our eighth destination, I am proud to say that we are taking one step closer to achieving what we envision for the airline by increasing connectivity to thriving tourism, commercial and economic hubs in the region.”
The airlines CEO went on to explain that as a young airline, SalamAir enjoys the advantage of flexibility which allows it to shift and adapt its services to cater to demand. To date, all SalamAir destinations have been determined by what guests want and as a result, the airline operates successful destinations including Salalah, Suhar, Dubai, Medina, Jeddah, Sialkot and Karachi.
The new Doha service will operate 5 times a week and the inaugural flight was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute followed by a press conference and warm friendly smiles!
Josh has worked in both travel and the media for a number of years. He presents a number of online radio shows. He can be reached at josh@air101.co.uk
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