The Government of the Sultanate of Oman announced the successful completion of its acquisition of SalamAir company. The step forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to develop a comprehensive and sustainable national aviation sector.

The acquisition of SalamAir also constitutes a milestone in consolidating the company’s role as a major pillar of the national economy. The company serves as a key enabler for accelerating growth in the tourism sector and related sectors, Oman News Agency (ONA)  reported.

While it seeks to boost the integration of services of Oman Air and SalamAir, the government has stressed that the two carriers will continue to operate as completely independent brands and maintain their operational identity, without prejudice to their well-established standards of high quality.

Eng. Said bin Hamoud Al Maawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, said that this approach aims to minimize overlap in the two companies’ destination network, ensure optimal use of fleets and expand air connectivity within the Sultanate of Oman and the region. This, he added, will in turn enhance operational efficiency and provide travelers with wider options and greater diversity within the two economic categories in which the two companies operate.

Speaking to Oman News Agency (ONA), Al Maawali pointed out that this strategic move is expected to contribute to improving the financial solvency of the two companies, in addition to securing the status of companies related to ground services by developing cost structures and augmenting the quality of revenues.

These outcomes will gradually fit with the sector’s strategic objectives in Oman Vision 2040, said Al Maawali, noting that the Government of the Sultanate of Oman envisages a promising future for the aviation sector. The minister expressed his thanks and appreciation to all partners and stakeholders for their constant support and confidence.

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, commenced operations in 2017 and currently operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A320neo and A321neo models, serving over 40 destinations more than 15 countries, including four key domestic routes within the Sultanate.

In February 2025, SalamAir announced an order for 10 additional aircraft, with deliveries commencing in Q2 2026, aiming to grow its fleet to 25 aircraft by 2028.