Oman poised to launch first budget airline
Oman’s first budget airline will be named ‘Salam Air’, the Times of Oman reported Tuesday quoting the state-owned Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS). ASAAS was awarded the country’s second new air services operator licence in January, with Oman Air holding the other licence. The name ‘Salam’, which means “peace” in Arabic and is a common greeting in the Arabic world, was chosen after a nationwide public poll on Twitter and the ASAAS company website, Times of Oman reported. The Omani newspaper did not report any other details, including when the airline will be launched, the type of aircraft it will use or who has been appointed to manage it. In January, ASAAS said “this venture to establish Oman’s first low-cost carrier is anticipated to fuel economic growth.” <br/>
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Oman poised to launch first budget airline
Oman’s first budget airline will be named ‘Salam Air’, the Times of Oman reported Tuesday quoting the state-owned Muscat National Development and Investment Company (ASAAS). ASAAS was awarded the country’s second new air services operator licence in January, with Oman Air holding the other licence. The name ‘Salam’, which means “peace” in Arabic and is a common greeting in the Arabic world, was chosen after a nationwide public poll on Twitter and the ASAAS company website, Times of Oman reported. The Omani newspaper did not report any other details, including when the airline will be launched, the type of aircraft it will use or who has been appointed to manage it. In January, ASAAS said “this venture to establish Oman’s first low-cost carrier is anticipated to fuel economic growth.” <br/>
