With almost a third of SalamAir's A320neo fleet grounded due to engine issues, CEO Adrian Hamilton-Manns is bringing in two older A320ceos and expects more to follow.
The Middle East is likely to remain a difficult area for sales of both Embraer and Airbus small narrowbody jets, believes Jetcraft Commercial president, Raphael Haddad.
Omani LCC SalamAir has added its 15th aircraft, an Airbus A321neo leased from SMBC Aviation Capital, marking progress toward its goal of reaching 25 aircraft.
SalamAir's ambitious plans mean it will need 10 more A320neos to hit its growth targets, but deliveries of six on-order Embraer 195-E2s have been put on hold.