Muscat - Arab Today
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, added to its fleet a Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner on Saturday. This is in addition to the new 737-800s and 787-9 which were added to the fleet earlier this year.
Configured with 30 award-winning flat-bed business class suites, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is designed by BE Aerospace. It has 258 economy class seats.
All classes feature the state-of-the-art Thales Integrated In-Flight Entertainment System, which enables access to a wide selection of on-demand entertainment options.
With the addition of this latest Dreamliner, Oman Air operates six Boeing 787 Dreamliners aircraft. This aircraft will be utilized on Oman Air’s European and Far-Eastern sectors.
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 program.
The delivery of new aircraft is part of Oman Air’s ambitious and dynamic program 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 737-800, 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.
Source: Arab News