Oman Air takes delivery of first of three new Boeing 787-9s scheduled for 2024

Oman Air has taken delivery of the first Boeing B787-9 aircraft out of the three that it is set to receive from Boeing in 2024.

The aircraft, with registration A4O-SK, touched down in Muscat International Airport (MCT) on August 23, 2024, after flying from the Boeing Everett production facility in Seattle.

The Boeing 787-9 marks the 10th Dreamliner in Oman Air’s fleet, and is a part of an existing order with Boeing, which includes eight more aircraft by the year 2027.

The newest aircraft features a two-class configuration with 30 seats in business class and 258 seats in economy.

“We’re excited to welcome our new Boeing B787-9 to our aircraft line-up, which aligns with our strategy to fly a modern and common Oman Air fleet,”Con Korfiatis, Chief Executive Officer said in a statement. “It allows us to maintain efficiency in operations, optimize maintenance costs and ensure a seamless and consistent experience for our guests.”

“Our latest addition to the fleet is also consistent with our focus on transforming our airline towards financial sustainability, while upholding our reputation as a world-class carrier and supporting Oman’s ambitions to increase tourism and connectivity in the years to come,” Korfiatis added.

Oman Air recently launched a rebrand of its premium cabin experience, introducing a new business class product called “Business Studio”, which will replace first class. 

Korfiatis said that the Business Studio was born out of a “diminished demand” of the traditional first class service and product.

“Inspired by valuable guest feedback and to adapt and evolve in line with global market trends, we have strategically refined our premium offering to deliver greater value and appeal,” Korfiatis said. “The traditional First Class experience has seen diminished demand, and after careful analysis and benchmarking against industry standards, we decided to retire the product.”

“This decision allows us to focus on delivering an exceptional Business Class experience that better meets modern traveler expectations and is more closely aligned with the demographics targeted by the national tourism objectives, such as wellness, adventure and MICE. Moreover, we’re offering it all at a more competitive price point,” Korfiatis added.