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Oman Air still grounded in Middle East

Oman Air says that flights to and from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Dubai remain suspended while flights across the rest of the network may be delayed as a result of longer flight paths. Extra belly hold capacity will also be added to the network over the coming days through new flights between Oman, the UK, Europe, India, and Asia. [+]

Oman Air to offer Rwanda flights from June

Oman Air Cargo is to launch a new passenger and cargo route from Muscat to Kigali, Rwanda, route, operated by B-737 aircraft from June 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. It is expected to support the movement of fresh produce, pharmaceuticals, general cargo and express shipments originating in East Africa. and ... [+]

Lesley Cripps to lead Oman Air sales in Europe

Oman Air Cargo has appointed Lesley Cripps as European sales manager, the first of three regional sales managers. Bringing over 30 years’ experience to the role, she will build a key account programme in the region and oversee the airline’s General Sales Agents (GSA) network. Her appointment comes as Oman ... [+]

Oman Air to fly to Amsterdam and boost Heathrow

Oman Air will launch direct flights to Amsterdam from 1 July and boost cargo capacity to London Heathrow this winter. The Amsterdam route will operate four days a week, served by Oman’s B787-9 fleet, offering 14 to 18 tonnes in each direction. Double daily flights on the Muscat-London Heathrow route ... [+]

Heathrow handling switch for Oman Air

Swissport International took over Oman Air’s cargo handling at London Heathrow on 3 September. It will also take over handling at , Munich, Frankfurt and Paris Charles de Gaulle by 1 November. [+]

Oman Air and Cargolux launch second Chennai flight

Oman Air and Cargolux are to add a second frequency to Chennai from 11 August as the latest step in their partnership launched in April. Under the cooperation, the two carriers jointly access new freighter destinations, including 11 destinations in India. [+]

New deal to make Muscat an air cargo crossroads

Cargolux Airlines and Oman Air signed a joint venture on 16 April to turn Muscat International Airport into a regional air cargo hub, at a ceremony on board a Cargolux 747 freighter. Under the deal Cargolux would gain access to Oman Air’s bellyhold capacity, while the Middle Eastn airline would ... [+]