‍DUBAI — SalamAir (OV) has selected Airbus Flight Hour Services (FHS) to support its fleet of 15 A320 Family aircraft.

The agreement was signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025 by OV CEO Adrian Hamilton-Manns and Marc Muller, Head of Airbus Services Sales for Airbus Africa and the Middle East.

"Collaborating with Airbus through Flight Hour Services is a key step in our strategy to strengthen operational reliability and agility. As we grow our network, having a best-in-class component service provider like Airbus ensures we can deliver consistent performance and service excellence to our passengers", Hamilton-Manns said.

Expansion, Efficiency

The long-term partnership will provide a range of benefits for the Omani low-cost carrier (LCC). These include component services, access to Airbus’ worldwide material pool and repair network, along with a dedicated on-site stock in Muscat (MCT) tailored to meet the budget airline's operational needs. It will also improve operational efficiency and drive further growth.

"This agreement with SalamAir underscores Airbus’ dedication to delivering reliable and agile maintenance solutions tailored to the needs of our customers in the region,” Muller said. 

Airbus FHS provides airlines with a flexible, power-by-the-hour model that maximises aircraft availability while reducing overall operating costs. 

Leveraging Airbus’ engineering expertise, advanced digital capabilities, and global logistics network, FHS ensures operators are well-placed to achieve best-in-class fleet performance and reliability.

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