Oman Air showcases its latest additions to its growing fleet

Oman Air’s Chairman, Darwish Al Balushi, Members of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, Paul Gregorowitsch and members of the airline’s senior management team hosted the event. They were on hand to outline Oman Air’s future plans and answer guests’ questions. 

Paul Gregorowitsch said: “Everyone at Oman Air is delighted with these new aircraft, which are the first of 24 that we will take delivery of over the next three years. We were, therefore, extremely proud to have invited VIPs, stakeholders, the media, our most valued customers and my Oman Air colleagues to view them at Muscat International Airport. 

“Our guests tried out our superb new Business Class and Economy Class seats, inspected our new, state-of-the-art IFE systems and found out more about our plans for the future. 

“On behalf of His Excellency the Chairman and all my colleagues, it was a pleasure to welcome our guests aboard the new aircraft and to herald a wonderful new chapter in Oman Air’s 21-year history.” 

Oman Air’s new Airbus A330-300 features 24 new Business Class seats designed by BE Aerospace. Fitted in a 2-2-2 configuration, each comfortable and spacious 21-inch wide seat converts to a 77-inch long, fully flat bed. With electrically-operated backrest, seat bottom, seat depth and leg rest controls, and a folding armrest, each customer remains in control of their own environment for the duration of their flight. Furthermore, one-piece meal table and cocktail table offer a range of dining options, whilst an integrated reading light and mood light controls enable customers to work, read or relax, according to their wishes. A literature pocket, headset compartment, life vest compartment and ample storage space keep each passenger’s space neat. 

Access to the aircraft’s leading edge Thales AVANT in-seat audio video on demand (AVOD) inflight entertainment system is through a huge 17-inch monitor and easy-to-use touch screen handset. The system offers a wide range of movies, music, games and information. Charging devices and extended use of laptops is supported by each seat’s universal power outlet and two USB ports.