Talks Underway for Producing Aircraft parts

EghtesadOnline: Iran is in talks with France-based plane manufacturer Airbus and pursuing a joint venture with Italy’s ATR to domestically produce aircraft parts, says Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari.

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17 April 2017

“We have held meetings with the two planemakers and we will soon conclude the talks,” he was quoted as saying by ILNA. “We are currently finalizing a list of parts, in the production of which Iran will cooperate,” he added. On Thursday, Iran Air signed a contract with ATR to purchase 20 regional turboprop planes, with the option of adding 20 more in the future. The flag carrier also signed a deal with Airbus to acquire 100 planes back in December. Three of the Airbus orders have already been delivered, Financial Tribune reported.