Oman Air alle prese con il programma "Shape & Size" per efficientare la compagnia
Oman Air launches ‘Shape and Size’ efficiency programme
Muscat: Oman Air has launched an efficiency programme, titled 'Shape and Size', with the aim of achieving substantial reductions in the airline's expenditure.
The move is timed to coincide with the start of 2015 and the onset of new budgets for the year.
The 'Shape and Size' efficiency programme is targeting cost reductions across all activities undertaken by the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman. None of those reductions will affect the airline's safety or the high standards of service offered to valued customers. A total reduction in expenditure of more than OMR100 million should be achieved by Oman Air over the next three years, bringing the company to an operational break-even point by the end of 2017.
The Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, Paul Gregorowitsch, said, "We are determined and committed to reshape Oman Air to become a more modern business-driven enterprise and one that does not solely rely on financial injections from the Government of Oman. Oman Air contributed almost OMR420 million to the Gross National Product of the Sultanate during 2014. We are also aware that we have to contribute to the infrastructure of the country by serving domestic airports like Sohar.
Furthermore, and in line with the nation's Omanisation policy, we are committed to developing for the future the educational and career potential of young Omanis. These important duties do not, however, constitute an excuse to run the airline as though it is a hobby.
Hard work
"We all have to work hard and to make sacrifices to become an even better, service oriented, but a self-supporting airline. We are in the business to be customer and profit-driven.
On January 15, 2015, more than 400 Oman Air employees will attend 'To become the best', a global event to be held in Muscat.
Here they will be briefed on how to contribute more effectively to the development of an efficient, profitable and respected airline.
http://www.timesofoman.com/News/453...aunches-‘Shape-and-Size’-efficiency-programme
Oman Air launches $259m cost-cutting programme
Oman Air on Monday launched a major cost-cutting programme which aims to reduce expenditure by OR100 million ($259.7 million) over the next three years.
The Shape and Size programme is targeting cost reductions across all activities undertaken by the national carrier of the Oman, the airline said in a statement.
It added that none of the reductions will affect the airline's safety or service offered to passengers but did not give specifics about the impact on jobs and routes.
The statement said a total reduction in expenditure of more than OR100 million "should be achieved by Oman Air over the next three years", bringing the company to an operational break-even point by the end of 2017.
Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO of Oman Air, said: "We are determined and committed to reshape Oman Air to become a more modern business driven enterprise - one that does not solely rely on financial injections from the Government of Oman.
"Oman Air contributed almost OR420 million to the gross national product of the sultanate during 2014. We are also aware that we have to contribute to the infrastructure of the country by serving domestic airports like Sohar.
"Furthermore, and in line with the nation's Omanisation policy, we are committed to developing for the future the educational and career potential of young Omanis. These important duties do not, however, constitute an excuse to run the airline as though it is a hobby.
"We all have to work hard and to make sacrifices to become an even better, service oriented, but self-supporting airline. We are in business to be customer and profit-driven."
Gregorowitsch was appointed CEO in August with Oman Air’s chairman, Darwish bin Ismail bin Ali Al Balushi, hailing it as the start of a new chapter.
Gregorowitsch, a citizen of the Netherlands, joined Oman Air from Air Berlin, where he sat on its Management Board since 2011.
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/oman-air-launches-259m-cost-cutting-programme-577388.html
Oman Air Launches Efficiency Plan To Slash Costs
The new plan aims to reduce the total expenditure of the airline by more than OMR100 million over the next three years.
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has announced the launch of a new plan to reduce its operational expenditure.
Touted the ‘Shape and Size’ efficiency programme, the plan aims to reduce the total expenditure incurred by the airline by more than OMR100 million over the next three years.
Oman Air said it aims to reach an operational break-even point by 2017.
The company emphasised that these reductions will not affect the airline’s safety or the standard of service offered to its customers.
“We are determined and committed to reshape Oman Air to become a more modern business driven enterprise- one that does not solely rely on financial injections from the government of Oman,” said Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO of Oman Air.
“Oman Air contributed almost OMR420 million to the gross national product of the Sultanate during 2014. We are also aware that we have to contribute to the infrastructure of the country by serving domestic airports like Sohar.
“These important duties do not, however, constitute an excuse to run the airline as though it is a hobby. We all have to work hard and to make sacrifices to become an even better, service oriented, but self-supporting airline. We are in business to be customer and profit-driven.”
Oman Air, which reported an annual loss in 2013, previously said that it will spin off some of its business units to become profitable.
The airline’s cost cutting effort follows a similar drive adopted by Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air, which opted for an aggressive restructuring process by slashing its staff and cutting routes.
Gulf Air, though yet to declare profits, was able to cut down its losses massively through the restructuring.
Unlike their cash rich neighbours, both Oman and Bahrain have significantly less oil reserves to fall back on, making them extremely sensitive to an oil price drop.
Oman recently announced its budget, which has hiked social spending for 2015 at the risk of a large deficit.
http://gulfbusiness.com/2015/01/oman-air-launches-new-plan-slash-costs/#.VKuhXiuG_UU
Oman Air launches ‘Shape and Size’ efficiency programme
Muscat: Oman Air has launched an efficiency programme, titled 'Shape and Size', with the aim of achieving substantial reductions in the airline's expenditure.
The move is timed to coincide with the start of 2015 and the onset of new budgets for the year.
The 'Shape and Size' efficiency programme is targeting cost reductions across all activities undertaken by the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman. None of those reductions will affect the airline's safety or the high standards of service offered to valued customers. A total reduction in expenditure of more than OMR100 million should be achieved by Oman Air over the next three years, bringing the company to an operational break-even point by the end of 2017.
The Chief Executive Officer of Oman Air, Paul Gregorowitsch, said, "We are determined and committed to reshape Oman Air to become a more modern business-driven enterprise and one that does not solely rely on financial injections from the Government of Oman. Oman Air contributed almost OMR420 million to the Gross National Product of the Sultanate during 2014. We are also aware that we have to contribute to the infrastructure of the country by serving domestic airports like Sohar.
Furthermore, and in line with the nation's Omanisation policy, we are committed to developing for the future the educational and career potential of young Omanis. These important duties do not, however, constitute an excuse to run the airline as though it is a hobby.
Hard work
"We all have to work hard and to make sacrifices to become an even better, service oriented, but a self-supporting airline. We are in the business to be customer and profit-driven.
On January 15, 2015, more than 400 Oman Air employees will attend 'To become the best', a global event to be held in Muscat.
Here they will be briefed on how to contribute more effectively to the development of an efficient, profitable and respected airline.
http://www.timesofoman.com/News/453...aunches-‘Shape-and-Size’-efficiency-programme
Oman Air launches $259m cost-cutting programme
Oman Air on Monday launched a major cost-cutting programme which aims to reduce expenditure by OR100 million ($259.7 million) over the next three years.
The Shape and Size programme is targeting cost reductions across all activities undertaken by the national carrier of the Oman, the airline said in a statement.
It added that none of the reductions will affect the airline's safety or service offered to passengers but did not give specifics about the impact on jobs and routes.
The statement said a total reduction in expenditure of more than OR100 million "should be achieved by Oman Air over the next three years", bringing the company to an operational break-even point by the end of 2017.
Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO of Oman Air, said: "We are determined and committed to reshape Oman Air to become a more modern business driven enterprise - one that does not solely rely on financial injections from the Government of Oman.
"Oman Air contributed almost OR420 million to the gross national product of the sultanate during 2014. We are also aware that we have to contribute to the infrastructure of the country by serving domestic airports like Sohar.
"Furthermore, and in line with the nation's Omanisation policy, we are committed to developing for the future the educational and career potential of young Omanis. These important duties do not, however, constitute an excuse to run the airline as though it is a hobby.
"We all have to work hard and to make sacrifices to become an even better, service oriented, but self-supporting airline. We are in business to be customer and profit-driven."
Gregorowitsch was appointed CEO in August with Oman Air’s chairman, Darwish bin Ismail bin Ali Al Balushi, hailing it as the start of a new chapter.
Gregorowitsch, a citizen of the Netherlands, joined Oman Air from Air Berlin, where he sat on its Management Board since 2011.
http://www.arabianbusiness.com/oman-air-launches-259m-cost-cutting-programme-577388.html
Oman Air Launches Efficiency Plan To Slash Costs
The new plan aims to reduce the total expenditure of the airline by more than OMR100 million over the next three years.
Oman Air, the national carrier of Oman, has announced the launch of a new plan to reduce its operational expenditure.
Touted the ‘Shape and Size’ efficiency programme, the plan aims to reduce the total expenditure incurred by the airline by more than OMR100 million over the next three years.
Oman Air said it aims to reach an operational break-even point by 2017.
The company emphasised that these reductions will not affect the airline’s safety or the standard of service offered to its customers.
“We are determined and committed to reshape Oman Air to become a more modern business driven enterprise- one that does not solely rely on financial injections from the government of Oman,” said Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO of Oman Air.
“Oman Air contributed almost OMR420 million to the gross national product of the Sultanate during 2014. We are also aware that we have to contribute to the infrastructure of the country by serving domestic airports like Sohar.
“These important duties do not, however, constitute an excuse to run the airline as though it is a hobby. We all have to work hard and to make sacrifices to become an even better, service oriented, but self-supporting airline. We are in business to be customer and profit-driven.”
Oman Air, which reported an annual loss in 2013, previously said that it will spin off some of its business units to become profitable.
The airline’s cost cutting effort follows a similar drive adopted by Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air, which opted for an aggressive restructuring process by slashing its staff and cutting routes.
Gulf Air, though yet to declare profits, was able to cut down its losses massively through the restructuring.
Unlike their cash rich neighbours, both Oman and Bahrain have significantly less oil reserves to fall back on, making them extremely sensitive to an oil price drop.
Oman recently announced its budget, which has hiked social spending for 2015 at the risk of a large deficit.
http://gulfbusiness.com/2015/01/oman-air-launches-new-plan-slash-costs/#.VKuhXiuG_UU