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SalamAir launches Salalah base, adds direct international routes

BUSINESS REPORTER MUSCAT, AUG 27 SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced the establishment of Salalah’s first-ever airline base, marking a strategic milestone in the airline’s growth and significantly...

The low-cost carrier’s Salalah-based operation will initially serve three direct international destinations: Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Chattogram in Bangladesh, and Calicut in India.

Aircraft orders backlog estimated at 17,000: IATA

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Aviation sector contributes $1.8 billion to Oman’s GDP

Tourism supported by aviation represents a major share of this impact, contributing $710 million to GDP and employing approximately 18,000 people.

Pakistan's PIA draws three bids for privatization

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Direct flights from Oman get a boost with new destinations

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When something goes wrong with a flight, these people ntake charge

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Working aggressively to attract foreign airlines: Oman Airports CEO

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Oman Air to meet transformation target for 2025: CCO

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Fewer than 100 A320s still grounded for fix: Airbus

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Airbus narrows software crisis as airlines ride out A320 recall

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Updates done on all A320 aircraft registered in Oman: CAA

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Airbus A320 recall disrupts Asian carriers

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Single GCC civil aviation authority plan gets a boost

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Boeing tackles quality with a ‘war on defects’

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IATA calls for aircraft systems safety following 5G/6G expansion

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Airbus bags 150 A321neo order

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