Cargolux Airlines International S.A. has completed a cooperation agreement with Oman Air that creates new opportunities for the Luxembourg-based carrier in sea-air freight transport from Oman’s modern port facilities and, at the same time, benefits the economy of the Sultanate of Oman. Cargolux freighters will use Oman Air’s facilities in Muscat. The agreement includes an introduction of Cargolux’s full freighter services from Luxembourg to Chennai, India, via Oman. The … [Read more...] about Cargolux inks a pact with Oman Air for India cargo
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Oman Air appoints Air Cargo Logistics in France
Oman Air has appointed Air Cargo Logistics as its exclusive general sales and service agent (GSSA) in France. Air Cargo Logistics will provide the Omani national carrier with full cargo sales, marketing and customer service activities across France. Oman Air currently operates four A330 flights a week from Paris Charles De Gaulle to Muscat, with onward connections across the Middle East and Asia. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Oman Air in France and look … [Read more...] about Oman Air appoints Air Cargo Logistics in France
Oman Air appoints former Air Berlin exec as new CEO
Government-owned Oman Air has appointed Paul Gregorowitsch as its new chief executive officer replacing Wayne Pearce, who left the company after serving more than two years as the CEO. Prior to joining Oman Air, Gregorowitsch was a management board member at Air Berlin and was tasked with the responsibility of overseeing the German carrier’s commercial activities. He has also held senior positions at Amsterdam-based airline Martinair Holland NV and Air France-KLM. The company said that … [Read more...] about Oman Air appoints former Air Berlin exec as new CEO
Oman Air focuses on lagging freight ratios
Oman Air said it aims to improve cargo performance to increase its contribution the carrier's total revenue. As part its ongoing expansion plan, Oman Air will boost its cargo business to account for at least 12 per cent of total airline revenues over the next five years, CEO Peter Hill said. The current ratio has freight accounting for only 2 per cent of total revenues, a poor figure by comparison with other regional carriers. Emirates¡¯ cargo division accounted for 19 per cent of total … [Read more...] about Oman Air focuses on lagging freight ratios
Jet Airways in talks to lease aircraft to Oman Air
India's Jet Airways is in talks with Oman Air on commercial cooperation including possible leasing of its aircraft to Oman Air. "We are in talks with Oman Air for commercial cooperation about leasing of aircraft," Saroj K. Datta, executive director of Jet Airways said according to a Times of Oman report. "We have some surplus aircraft and wanted to know whether Oman Air would be interested in leasing them." The announcement is likely to be made in a couple of weeks, Datta said. Jet Airways has … [Read more...] about Jet Airways in talks to lease aircraft to Oman Air