SalamAir, Oman's low-cost carrier, has announced the signing of an agreement with China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) to lease two Airbus A320ceo aircraft, scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2026.
The move is part of SalamAir's plan to expand its fleet and strengthen its operational capabilities in support of its strategic goals of connecting the Sultanate of Oman with more regional and international destinations, according to a press release published on SalamAir's website.
For his part, SalamAir CEO Adrian Hamilton-Manns said the partnership with China Aircraft Leasing Group is an extension of its continued support throughout the stages of preparing and implementing the expansion plan.
He added that the delivery of the two Airbus A320ceo aircraft marks the start of implementing the company's plan to increase its fleet to 25 aircraft over the next 3 years, noting that this growth will help expand the network of destinations and connect more markets with the Sultanate of Oman.
In the same context, Winnie Liu, Head of Commercial at China Aircraft Leasing Group, said the launch of this new partnership with SalamAir reflects the group's ability to deploy its existing aircraft in China to build cooperative relationships with airlines around the world.
She added that the agreement embodies the value of the group's diverse portfolio and its expertise in asset management, through comprehensive fleet solutions including remarketing and transitional management of aircraft, ensuring smooth aircraft transitions, meeting customers' needs and supporting sustainable operational performance.
SalamAir will operate the two aircraft under a 6-year lease, in support of its growing plan to unify its fleet and boost its operational growth, as a key part of the air transport system in the Sultanate of Oman and in line with Oman Vision 2040.
SalamAir continues to cement its position as one of the pillars of the aviation and tourism sectors in the Sultanate, by expanding its network of destinations, strengthening Oman's position as a regional travel hub and opening wider horizons for tourism, trade and cultural exchange.
SalamAir operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A320/A321 aircraft and operates more than 80 flights daily. SalamAir expects to carry more than 4 million passengers in 2025, an increase of 25% compared with 3.2 million passengers in 2024. In February of the same year, the company announced an order for 10 additional aircraft as part of its plan to increase its fleet size to 25 aircraft by 2028.
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