The mission discussed the possibility of establishing WFP/UNHAS air operations based at Salalah airport. The necessary requirements to initiate operations were also discussed, such as this issuance of traffic rights (authorizations, permits, clearances, etc.) for WFP-chartered aircraft that may be operating in and out of Oman, or flying over Omani airspace. The Airport Manger showed great interest in having WFP’s air operation based in Salalah, or using Salalah as bridge to support humanitarian operations for Yemen, as well as East Africa. .
Salalah airport personnel have offered to assist WFP, and have also raised a number of comments, including the following:

• A maximum of three cargo aircraft can be accommodated in the parking area, which is suitable for large cargo aircraft types, such as the AN 124, IL76 and AN 12

• There are limited containers for storage, however, early notification of requirements will be appreciated. Ballet is also limited.

• No Storage for dangerous goods is permitted

• There will be no private ground handling available in Salala, however, the Oman Airport Service can support humanitarian flights. Thehe focal point to get in touch with is Mr. Adel Al Shahee of OAS. He can be reached at: 009689581166

• The focal point for Salala Airport is Mr. Ali Fadhil (above) for any support or service required.

• The uel at Salala Airport will be provided by the Shell fuel company

• The Salah airport will beable to assign places for any humanitarian air operation in Salala

• The only AOC that can be registered with WFP as a service provider AOC in Oman; no local AOCs are permitted.

• There is no cargo operator based in Oman

• Oman Air the only airline in the country, and it does not have cargo aircraft in their fleet.

• A new terminal at Salala Airport will open on 15 June 2015, and can support the potential UNHAS operation in Salala.

• Any required clearances or fly over requests should be sent to the Oman CAA in Muscat.

The meeting concluded positively, with a promising statement by the airport General Manger, who explained that Oman will give all support necessary to facilitate humanitarian air operations in the country, as he was instructed by the MOFA. In addition, the Salalah Port CEO is willing to assign a safe and acceptable area for helicopter operations if WFP needs to move food from the Port of Salalah inside Yemen by helicopter.

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