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Iran Adapts European Aviation Standards
The Ministry of Roads and Transportations has announced Iran’s readiness to coordinate with the European Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) rules. According to a press release from the Ministry, Iran will adapt the European aviation rules as much as possible. The spokesman, tells that Iran will only benefit from these new standards as it already has been tested…
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Tehran-IKA Confirms 2 New Airlines
Negotiations with 4 OthersTehran Imam Khomeini Airport City’s (IKAC) Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs, announced that the airport is negotiating with a number of foreign airlines to commence services to Tehran in an interview with Farsnews. When talking about the state of the airlines operating out of Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport (Tehran-IKA), He said that the airport has…
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Iran Air and Lufthansa Announce Codeshare Agreement
In 2016, Lufthansa signed a MoU with Iran concerning new type of cooperations in logistics, maintenance, repair, overhaul services and to reform Iran Air’s organization. Lufthansa has previously reported that they are closely in cooperation with Iran Air in the fields of technical issues, commercial activities, navigation mechanisms and IT-systems. Lufthansa has set the plans…
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Iran Inks Deals with Rolls-Royce and Lufthansa Group
Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development reported about the progress of a number of deals. Iran has reportedly secured financing for 77 aircraft and similar discussions are underway for 17 Airbus, 6 Boeing and 8 ATR aircraft. Iran Air has placed orders for a total of 200 aircraft, with 20 more on option. The…
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Aseman to Lease A320neo as Iran and Ireland Sign MoU
Iran and Ireland signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) early on Wednesday morning, Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO.IRI) announced. The agreement, signed by CAO.IRI and the Irish Aviation Authority is reportedly the first ever aviation agreement between the two countries. The agreement includes the implementation of ICAO’s Article 83 from the Convention on International…
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Iran Air Awaits New A330 Delivery
Iran Air has published the image of an Airbus A330, which is said to be parked in France’s Chateauroux-Centre “Marcel Dassault” Airport and painted in the flag carrier’s livery. “Iran Air’s new A330 has been spotted … Awaits delivery!” reads a late-Friday tweet from Iran Air’s official handle. Iran Air received an Airbus A321 on…
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IKIA Expansion Underway
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport earned 4,600 billion rials ($119 million) in revenues in the last Iranian year (ended March 20, 2016), the airport’s managing director said. “Aviation revenues made up 72% of IKIA’s revenues and the rest was gained through non-aviation activities (13% and 15% from stores’ sales and parking fees respectively),” Mahmoud Navidi…
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Embraer Upbeat About Selling Regional Jets to Iran
Brazilian planemaker Embraer, the world’s biggest maker of regional jets, says it is optimistic that a US government led by Donald Trump will still grant it the clearances needed to sell aircraft to Iran. While Airbus and Boeing have already sealed deals to supply a range of jetliners to Iran after obtaining licenses under the…
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IAC Plans to Revamp Airport Equipment
Iran Airports Company needs $250 million worth of “radar equipment and navigation systems”, the CEO of Iran Airports Company said. “We’re planning to revamp all our airport equipment to increase our safety and security level,” Rahmatollah Mahabadi was also quoted as saying by IRNA. Upgrading airport equipment has been on the agenda of the government.…
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Iran takes ownership of first passenger jet under sanctions deal
Toulouse, France – Iran Air and Airbus officials have signed a firm contract for 100 aircraft, building on an initial commitment signed in January 2016 in Paris. The agreement signed by Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air chairman and CEO and Fabrice Bregier, Airbus president and CEO, covers 46 A320 family, 38 A330 family and 16 A350…