Oman Air appoints new Chief Operating Officer

  • Date: 02-Mar-2021
  • Source: Times of Oman
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:Oman
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Oman Air appoints new Chief Operating Officer

Muscat: Abdulaziz Al Raisi, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, on Tuesday announced the appointment of Captain Nasser Al Salmi as the Chief Operating Officer of the airline. An accomplished leader and fixture in the region's aviation sector, Captain Al Salmi brings more than three decades of hands-on industry know-how and C-suite expertise to Oman Air, including pivotal operational expertise from his most recent role as COO at Gulf Air. "The appointment of Captain Al Salmi as Chief Operating Officer at Oman Air comes at an unprecedented time in our airline's history," remarked Abdulaziz Al Raisi, CEO of Oman Air. "As we turn our focus towards a healthy, gradual recovery of our sector, it is imperative for us as an airline to strengthen our capabilities across the entire airline ecosystem. With his exceptional blend of flying experience and proven senior leadership capabilities, Captain Al Salmi was the obvious choice for the role of COO and his extensive industry background will help Oman Air reach new heights of success in the post-pandemic world." "I am delighted to be joining an organization with such a rich heritage as Oman Air," said Captain Al Salmi. "It's both a challenging and exciting time for