Oman Air receives its first cargo aircraft

Muscat: Oman Air Cargo on Wednesday received its first aircraft that is fully designated for air cargo services.

The Boeing 737-800 was transformed to a cargo aircraft. It is distinguished for being fuel-efficient (consumes 20% less fuel) and having reduced carbon emissions compared to previous generation cargo aircrafts.

Moreover, the aircraft has a capacity to carry 23.9 tonnes of cargo to a distance of 3,750 kilometres.