(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Oman Air and Los Angeles-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) have entered into long-term lease agreements for 14 jet aircraft – 11 new and three used Boeings.
The agreements cover three new Boeing 737-800s seven new Boeing 737-8MAXs and one new Boeing 787-9 all from ALC's order book with Boeing.
The transaction also includes one used Boeing 737-700 (MSN 33103) and two used Boeing 737-800 aircraft (MSNs 33104 and 34242). The deliveries are scheduled to begin later this year and continue through to 2019.
Japeen Shah Oman Air's chief financial officer said 'We are very pleased to sign these agreements with Air Lease Corporation. They enable Oman Air to continue its ambitious fleet and network expansion programme and deliver even greater choice and convenience for our customers. Our expansion plan will see Oman Air's fleet expand to 57 aircraft by 2018 and to 70 aircraft by 2020.
'This agreement represents a significant step towards achieving our strategic aims. Furthermore Air Lease Corporation is at the forefront of the aircraft leasing industry and shares Oman Air's commitment to realising excellence in all aspects of its work. We look forward to a fruitful partnership.'
Oman Air's increased fleet size is enabling it to offer even more exciting destinations within its global network. Over recent months new services have been launched to Manila Jakarta Goa and Singapore. Further new services will be announced closer to the time of their launch and are expected to include amongst others destinations in Bangladesh and China. 'We are delighted to announce these strategic lease placements with Oman Air' said Alex Khatibi executive vice president ALC.
'These aircraft will aid Oman Air with the renewal and growth of their fleet and we look forward to a strong and valued relationship with them throughout this process.'
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