Oman’s CAA signs air bilateral agreements with six countries
The Government of the Sultanate of Oman has signed six agreements with Australia, Chad, Chile, Suriname, Seychelles, and Uganda. These agreements aim to regulate operational and technical aspects to serve mutual interests in organising air transport services between Oman and these countries.
The agreements were signed during the ICAO Air Transport Negotiation Conference, organised by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and hosted by the Malaysian Ministry of Transport and Communications and Information Technology from October 21st to 25th 2024.
The agreements were signed on behalf of Oman by Eng. Naif bin Ali bin Hamad Al-Abri, Chairman of the Civil Aviation Authority; representing Uganda, Olive Birungi Lumonya, Deputy Director General, signed the agreement.
The signing ceremony was attended by several officials from various countries in the field of civil aviation. The agreements included 24 articles, in addition to appendices specifying the air route schedules between the Sultanate of Oman and the other countries. These articles covered various provisions, including economic regulations and organisational and operational cooperation.
They enable designated airlines from both countries to operate some passenger and cargo flights between airports in Oman and those in other countries. Furthermore, the agreements allow these airlines to enter into cooperative agreements for code-sharing.
Eng. Naif bin Ali bin Hamad Al-Abri, President of the Civil Aviation Authority, emphasised the importance of strong relationships between the Sultanate of Oman and the countries with which these agreements were signed. He stated that the Authority aims to advance the civil aviation sector by enhancing cooperation in the field of air transport with various countries and increasing the operation of airlines to and from Oman’s airports.