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Oman Air takes delivery of first Airbus A330
15 September 2009

Adding long haul flights to the network

Oman Air has taken delivery of its first A330-200, becoming the newest operator of the aircraft, enabling the carrier to introduce long haul flights for the first time. The aircraft was acquired under a lease agreement with Dublin-based AWAS.

Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines, the A330 will be configured in an ultra high comfort two class layout with 20 Business and 196 Economy seats. The aircraft will initially be deployed on long-haul routes from Muscat, Oman to London, Paris and Frankfurt as well as destinations in Asia.