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Oman completes 90% acquisition of SalamAir; says merger with Oman Air 'not implied'

The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has completed acquisition of a 90% stake in low‑cost carrier SalamAir from Muscat National Development and Investment Company, calling the move part of a plan to build an integrated and sustainable national aviation sector. Officials said the deal “does not imply” a merger with flag carrier Oman Air.

Discovered 2026-03-26T23:39:57.982009-07:00 | 2026-03-26T23:39:57.982009-07:00

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  • The state now controls a 90% stake in SalamAir, giving government influence over LCC capacity, network planning and competitive dynamics while formally maintaining SalamAir and Oman Air as separate entities.

  • The deal could shift seat supply and route strategy in and through Muscat — Oman Air carried roughly 6 million passengers in 2025 and has been adding aircraft and capacity (see recent Oman Air traffic and fleet growth) (source:4962a256-442a-485c-affb-3052026e7fc2) (source:0d0669b0-774b-43a2-bc98-d3518b76dd71).

  • The acquisition comes as new aviation finance and industrial activity expands in Oman, including a US$1bn aircraft‑leasing unit being set up in the sultanate, which may alter future fleet financing, lessor relationships and consolidation incentives (source:e0a2b51d-e27a-4e25-a879-9d51237d0591).

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