Muscat - Oman Air is set to accept the delivery of the fourth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it has on order.
By the end of 2018, the national carrier will have taken delivery of five new MAX aircraft and three 787-9s.
Configured with 162 seats in a two-class configuration, 12 in business and 150 in the economy with significant enhancements across both cabins, the MAX aircraft is an example of Oman Air’s commitment to continually upgrading its product offering to improve its customer satisfaction and enhance the overall guest experience.
The addition of the 737 MAX is part of a network expansion programme for Oman Air, which has already seen the airline launch two new routes to Istanbul and Casablanca.
Oman Air is also launching direct flights from Muscat to Moscow and reintroducing flights to The Maldives in October.
Oman Air’s fleet consists of four Boeing 787-8, four 787-9 Dreamliners, six Airbus 330-300s, four Airbus 330-200s, five Boeing 737-900s, 21 Boeing 737-800s, four 737 MAX four Embraer 175s. By 2022, Oman Air’s total fleet size is expected to be around 70.