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Two private Iranian airlines plan to buy 73 Airbus jets
Airbus said two Iranian privately owned airlines on Thursday had committed to buying 73 planes in a last-minute flurry of deals for the European planemaker at the Paris Airshow. Iranian domestic carrier Zagros Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy 28 new Airbus planes, comprising 20 A320neo jets and eight A330neo aircraft, while…
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Qatari flights to use Iran’s airspace
An official at Iran Airports Company (IAC) said, as of today, all flights performed by Qatari airlines will cross the Iranian airspace to travel to Africa and Europe. The informed source touched upon situation of airlines in Qatar following its recent diplomatic challenges with a number of Arab countries leading to a ban on passing…
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Iran Air takes delivery of its first four ATR 72-600s
Following the relief on international sanctions on Iran, there is a major need to modernise and develop air transportation to boost local economies throughout the country and improve connectivity between the regions. Iran relies on a strong domestic infrastructure, that numbers 60 airports that the ATRs are fully capable of serving. The ATR 72-600 is…
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First ATR aircraft to land in Mehrabad on Friday
A director of Iran Air has announced that the first out of four ATR 72-600 airplanes will arrive in Tehran on Friday April 28 after going through flight tests. The official at Iran’s national carrier, Iran Air, made the announcement adding “the three remaining aircraft are scheduled to fly to Tehran individually on next Sunday,…
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Iran Air finally seals ATR 72-600 deal
Iran Air has finally concluded an agreement for up to 40 ATR 72-600 turboprops, originally disclosed more than a year ago. ATR says that the deal has been “officially signed” and covers 20 firm aircraft and 20 options. The agreement is part of a broad fleet modernisation by Iran Air which has also included deals…
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IranAir signs contract with ATR to buy 20 planes
IranAir has signed a contract to buy 20 planes from turboprop maker ATR, Iranian deputy transport minister was quoted as saying on Monday. “The contract between IranAir and ATR to buy 20 ATR 72-600 aircrafts has been signed by the officials of both countries”. ATR is joint-owned by France-based Airbus (AIR.PA) and Leonardo SIFI.MI of…
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Boeing Announces Agreement with Iran Aseman Airlines for 30 737 MAXs
Boeing confirms the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Iran Aseman Airlines, expressing the airline’s intent to purchase 30 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $3 billion. The agreement also provides the airline with purchase rights for 30 additional 737 MAXs. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, an…
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Iran interested in purchase of 100 Sukhoi superjet planes: Russian Min.
Iran has shown interest in purchasing 100 Russia’s medium-haul Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) passenger planes but the agreement has only been reached regarding 12 aircraft as of the moment, Russian Energy Minister said Saturday. “We are working out with our Iranian partners [on] supply of our Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft. Our colleagues have confirmed that…
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An Airbus A330-200 landed in Mehrabad International Airport, today at 8:57 a.m. to mark Iran’s second purchased aircraft in the post-Sanction era.
Landing of the second Airbus aircraft, this time of A330-200 type, was made on Saturday morning as part of the lucrative deal President Rouhani had signed with European giant of the air industry in the era emerged after implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). The A330 Family, which includes Airbus’ highly-efficient A330-200,…
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Aseman Airlines Plans Fleet Renovation, Expansion
Iranian aviation company Aseman Airlines has entered into an agreement with Rolls Royce to purchase up to 100 aircraft engines, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. Aseman is set to purchase 100 Tay-650 “Fokker” engines from Rolls Royce and enter into agreements with the UK manufacturer concerning the provision…