Tue, Nov 15, 2011
Order Increases 787 Customer Base In Middle East
Boeing and Oman Air, Sultanate of Oman's flagship carrier,
announced an order for six Boeing 787-8s at the Dubai Airshow
Monday. The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and
Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO to transfer existing orders for
the six Dreamliners from ALAFCO to Oman Air.
"Our decision to order the 787-8 is part of Oman Air's long-term
growth strategy to expand and modernize our fleet with newer, more
fuel-efficient airplanes," said Peter Hill, chief executive
officer, Oman Air. "We see direct benefits because of the
Dreamliner's fuel efficiency and operating economics as well as the
enhanced travel experience that Oman Air will be able to offer its
customers aboard this airplane."
In addition to bringing big-jet ranges to mid-size airplanes,
the 787 provides airlines with unmatched fuel efficiency using 20
percent less fuel than today's similarly sized airplanes. The key
to the exceptional performance of the 787 Dreamliner is a suite of
new technologies, including advanced composite materials, systems,
aerodynamics and engines. Passengers will also see improvements on
the 787, from an interior environment with higher humidity to
increased comfort and convenience.
Since its establishment in 1993, Oman Air has witnessed massive
growth and has played a major role in making Muscat an important
traffic hub in the Middle East. The airline currently operates
direct international flights from Muscat to 41 destinations across
the Gulf, the Levant, Europe, East Africa and Asia.
"Boeing and Oman Air share a decade-long partnership and we look
forward to opening a new chapter together with the 787 Dreamliner,"
said Marty Bentrott, vice president of Sales for Middle East,
Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We see the
787 as a perfect complement to Oman Air's growing fleet, which will
enable them to serve new destinations and enhance customer
experience with the world's most advanced passenger jet."
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