Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft by year-end

Oman Air to introduce freighter aircraft by year-end

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate, has announced the introduction of its first freighter by the end of 2023, while celebrating outstanding 2022 results at its annual cargo workshop.

The two-day event held at Hormuz Grand, Muscat under the theme 'Journey to Success', brought together employees and stakeholders from across the company’s global network, to celebrate its accomplishments in the past year and discuss future strategies. Attendees engaged in a series of presentations and discussions led by senior executives, as well as visiting the state-of-the-art Cargo Terminal at Muscat International Airport. An awards ceremony was also held for the top performers of 2022.

During his keynote speech, Oman Air Chief Executive Officer, Abdulaziz Al Raisi, said: “In spite of a challenging environment, Oman Air Cargo continues to deliver numbers ahead of its budget. In 2021, our revenues were 86% above target. In 2022, we achieved another 44% increase, exceeding our budget revenue by 37%, as well as a 36% increase in the amount of cargo transported compared to the previous year. This underscores the success of our many policies to ensure we remain ahead of the curve in an ever-changing industry and meet the growing demand for air cargo."

“In 2023,