(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Oman Air was announced as the Official Airline Partner of the Extreme Sailing Series as part of the sultanate's national carrier's plans to expand its network into China and across the world.
This major agreement with series organisers OC Sports was unveiled on the opening day of Act 3 of the Extreme Sailing Series in Qingdao China where Oman Sail's high performance Extreme 40 sponsored by Oman Air skippered by Britain's Stevie Morrison and featuring Omani sailor Ali al Balushi UK sailors Ed Powys Nic Asher and Ted Hackney from Australia was preparing for four days of hard and fast racing.
China represents Oman Air's 49th destination explained Abdulrahman al Busaidy chief operating officer and the partnership represents an important platform for further growth.
'We are excited to announce Oman Air as the Official Airline Partner of the Extreme Sailing Series. It is especially significant to make the announcement in China which will become our 49th destination as we continue to invest in our fleet and expand our network.
'The sport of sailing provides an exciting platform to gain global exposure share the sultanate's unique heritage and hospitality with the world and promote our award-winning services.'
Andy Tourell Extreme Sailing Series event director said ' The importance of securing a new partner is testament to the commercial value the Series can offer as the only annual global circuit in sailing. For the Extreme Sailing Series it is an exciting step to bring Oman Air onboard as partner and highlights the huge value Oman Air received with the team and reinforces that commitment to the Series.'
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