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Oman Air
has taken delivery of the its sixth Next-Generation Boeing 737. Oman Air's new 737-800 left Seattle Friday on a shuttle flight that arrived at Seeb International Airport in Muscat, Oman, on Sunday.
Oman Air's latest Boeing 737-800 was an additional purchase added to a five-airplane order and was arranged through the U.S. Ex-Im Bank.
Oman Air CEO Abdul Rahman Al Busaidy has praised the 737 for its operational efficiency. "The new 737s were the perfect choice for us to meet the goals we outlined in
our fleet expansion plan," said Mr. Al Busaidy. "The airplane has unmatched reliability and its overall operating efficiency, as well as the support from Boeing, lends
much to our ability to operate profitably."
"Our working relationship with Oman Air remains strong and we are pleased that they are realizing the proven economics of operating the 737," said Lee Monson,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of sales for the Middle East and Africa . "We look forward to continue working jointly with the airline as they execute their
plans for profitability and growth."
Oman Air utilizes their new 737s on routes throughout the Middle East, East Africa and the Indian sub-continent.
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