The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar today, Monday, signed an Air Services Agreement aimed at regulating air transport between the two countries and strengthening bilateral cooperation in the civil aviation sector. The agreement is expected to support the expansion of air connectivity networks and open up new avenues for cooperation in transport and air services.

The agreement was signed on behalf of the Sultanate of Oman by H.E. Eng. Naif bin Ali Al-Abri, President of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and on behalf of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar by Mr. Zaw Zaw, Director General of the Department of Civil Aviation, at the CAA headquarters.

 The agreement comes as part of the Sultanate of  Oman's efforts to expand its air transport agreements network with countries around the world, strengthen its presence in the international aviation system, and establishing  regulatory and operational frameworks that keep pace with the growth requirements of the air transport sector and the development of its various fields

It comprises 26 articles, in addition to an annex specifying air routes between the two countries. It covers a range of economic, regulatory and operational aspects related to air transport services, including the establishment of frameworks allowing designated national airlines from both countries to operate passenger and air cargo flights in accordance with the agreed terms and regulations.

The pact  also provides airlines with broader opportunities for code-sharing on joint flights, helping expand travel options for passengers, enhance operational efficiency and create wider opportunities for commercial cooperation between airlines in both countries , as well as it represents an important step towards strengthening cooperation between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in civil aviation by providing a legal and regulatory framework governing air transport rights, supporting the development of services and enhancing opportunities to benefit from the capabilities available to both sides.

The Sultanate of Oman continues its efforts to develop its network of air transport relations, having concluded bilateral air transport agreements with 135 countries. This reflects Oman's commitment to strengthening international cooperation, developing the regulatory frameworks governing the civil aviation sector and facilitating the growth of services provided by airlines, thereby enhancing the sector's competitiveness and consolidating the Sultanate of Oman's position as a hub supporting regional and international air transport.