Jordan, Oman Talk Closer Civil Aviation Cooperation

Amman, May 18 (Petra) — Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC)
Chief Commissioner Daifallah Alfarajat and Oman’s Ambassador Sheikh
Fahad Bin Abdul Rahman Alojaili discussed on Monday ways to expand
aviation relations, including charter flights, to boost tourism and
trade.

The meeting, which was attended by Yaqoub bin Badr Al-Ruqaishi,
Minister-Plenipotentiary and Deputy Head of Mission at the Omani
Embassy, along with CARC board members, focused on operating charter
flights between the Omani city of Salalah and Amman, particularly
during peak tourist seasons, with the aim of facilitating passenger
movement and stimulating commercial activity.

Talks also covered increasing the frequency of air cargo flights
between Jordan and Oman to support trade flows and the movement of
goods.

Alfarajat underscored the deep and historic relations between Jordan
and Oman, stressing the commission’s commitment to removing obstacles
and providing the necessary facilities to support growth in passenger
and cargo traffic.

He also urged cooperation in aviation training and safety as priority
areas.

The Omani ambassador praised the standard of Jordan’s civil aviation
sector, and said his country looks forward to broadening cooperation
that would benefit both countries’ economic and tourism sectors.

//Petra// NQ