SalamAir and GECAS have entered into a lease agreement for two Airbus A321neo to enter service with Oman’s first low-cost carrier. The aircraft are from GECAS’ new order skyline and are outfitted with the latest technology CFM LEAP engines.

Based in Oman’s Muscat International Airport and serving routes between 28 destinations across 16 countries, SalamAir will be among the first to operate the A321neo in the Middle East.

“GECAS is delighted to announce these two A321neo lease placements with our new customer SalamAir, one of the fastest growing low-cost carriers in the Middle East. These aircraft are key additions to SalamAir’s fleet and will help them to efficiently expand into key markets in Asia and Europe,” said Michael O’Mahony, GECAS senior vice president and region manager.

“SalamAir is dedicated to providing a comfortable, flexible and reliable experience and a full range of services for its passengers and continues to add new destinations and direct links between the Sultanate and friendly countries,” commented Captain Mohammed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir. “We’re thankful to be able to add these aircraft to our fleet. Our expanding network and growing operations rely on the fuel-efficient neo, and as an airline, we appreciate the environmental performance and appreciably improved carbon footprint the neo afford.”

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