UK government charters first repatriation flight for Brits fleeing Middle East
The UK government has scheduled its first repatriation flight for British nationals fleeing the Middle East in response…
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Oman Air expands narrowbody fleet with new Boeing 737 MAX-8: pictures
Muscat-based Oman Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX-8, marking the latest aircraft to join…
Oman Air becomes global alliance oneworld’s 15th member airline
On June 30, 2025, Oman Air became the 15th member airline of the oneworld global airline alliance. The…
Oman Air cuts 1,000 jobs as part of restructuring efforts to boost efficiency
Muscat-based Oman Air has said it has cut 1,000 jobs in a major restructuring program, including 500 jobs…
New Oman Air route connects Muscat and Rome directly for the first time
Oman Air has announced a new route for launch in 2024, that will connect passengers between Muscat and…
Oman Air takes delivery of first of three new Boeing 787-9s scheduled for 2024
Oman Air has taken delivery of the first Boeing B787-9 aircraft out of the three that it is…
Oman Air introduces Business Studio product to replace first class
Oman Air is rebranding its premium cabin experience with the introduction of a new business class product called…
How Oman Air’s new CEO plans to streamline a classic Middle East airline
In May 2024 Con Korfiatis was appointed Oman Air’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). An aviation executive with…
Oman Air reports improved financial results, retires A330 fleet
Oman Air has reported that it managed to reduce its losses by 36% in the fiscal year 2023,…
Route network restructuring sees Oman Air drop several destinations
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Middle Eastern country Oman, is to drop scheduled passenger services to…
Oman Air takes delivery of first Boeing 737-800 converted freighter
Oman Air celebrated the delivery of its first-ever dedicated cargo aircraft, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) on the…
Oman Air Boeing 737 leaves Iran following damage from debris upon landing
One of Oman Air’s Boeing 737s, which was damaged when it impacted Foreign Object Debris (FOD) upon landing…
Oman Air to join the oneworld airline alliance in 2024
Oman Air will join oneworld in 2024, becoming the latest Middle Eastern airline to enter the alliance and…
Oman Air flight WY655 declares emergency and diverts
A Boeing 737-900ER of Oman Air, registration A4O-BY, was carrying out flight WY655 from Muscat International Airport (MCT),…
Air Italy to open US market for Gulf carriers?
The Milanese adventure of Qatar Airways, Air Italy and Oman Air, the flag carrier of a country, which…