Deal marks the airline’s first Premier League club partnership LONDON: Oman Air signed a three-year sponsorship deal to become the global airline partner of Chelsea FC this week. For the latest updates, follow us on Twitter @ArabNewsSport As part of the tie-up, and to mark the national carrier’s 30th anniversary, the partnership will feature co-branded livery, joint promotional content and corporate social responsibility campaigns. The sponsorship deal marks the airline’s first-ever Premier League club partnership “We are extremely proud of this valuable collaboration, which not only celebrates the love for football but also presents a remarkable opportunity to showcase the beauty, culture and hospitality of Oman to Chelsea’s extensive fan base,” Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al-Raisi. Al Raisi continued: “With an astonishing 135 million fans, 85% of whom are in international markets, we are offered an unparalleled platform to cultivate awareness of Oman in new markets across the globe, not just on match days, but well beyond. “This partnership marks an exciting new chapter and we are honored to be associated with such a formidable team, while elevating Oman’s position as a must-visit tourist destination.” Chelsea FC Chief Executive Chris Jurasek said: “We are very pleased to welcome Oman Air as our Official Airline Partner, we have a shared ambition for innovation and success both on and off the pitch, and we are excited to bring this partnership to life for our fans around the world.”