Iran Aviation

Iran to receive 2 ATR72 passenger planes on Thursday

EghtesadOnline: Two Franco-Italian ATR72 aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Iran on Thursday, spokesman of the Civil Aviation Organization of Islamic Republic of Iran said.
2017-09-27 14:43
Women Seeking More Instrumental Role in Aviation Industry

EghtesadOnline: The Iranian aviation industry, which employs about 30,000 people, is generally known to be a male-dominated domain.
2017-09-18 05:25
Iran’s Aviation Buckles Down to Reclaim Regional Share

EghtesadOnline: Having been under the detrimental effect of international nuclear-related sanctions for years, Iran's aviation industry could not keep up with other countries in the region and…
2017-09-17 04:59
1st Woman Takes Over As Iran Air Chief

EghtesadOnline: A woman in Iran broke another glass ceiling on Sunday when Iran Air's first female Chief Executive Officer, Farzaneh Sharafbafi officially took charge of the country's flag carrier…
2017-07-17 07:05
1st female top manager for Iran Air

EghtesadOnline: A woman has for the first time ever been promoted as head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Line.
2017-07-12 05:15
How Iran Is Transforming Its Aviation Industry With Multi-Billion Dollar Orders For Hundreds Of Jets

EghtesadOnline: In the space of 18 months, Iran has set about what amounts to a complete overhaul of its aviation sector. Since most international sanctions were lifted on the country in January…
2017-07-09 11:50
3rd New Airbus Operates Maiden Int’l Flight

EghtesadOnline: The third Airbus passenger jet Iran has purchased, following the massive deal secured with the European planemaker, operated its first international flight on Friday, Mehr News…
2017-07-02 13:33
Airbus beats Boeing in plane sales to Iran

EghtesadOnline: As Iran is pushing ahead with what appears to be an aggressive campaign to purchase planes, figures show European aviation major Airbus has won the race in Tehran from its American…
2017-06-30 12:32
Iran to get 10 new airlines within six months

EghtesadOnline: Iran says it has authorized the creation of 10 new airlines within the next six months in what appears to be part of the country’s aggressive campaign to expand its air mobility…
2017-06-30 12:31
Iran Private Airlines on Weekend Plane Shopping Spree

EghtesadOnline: Major new agreements between Iranian airlines and rival plane manufacturers Boeing and Airbus were unveiled over the weekend, based on which Iranian carriers are to buy a total…
2017-06-25 10:39
New Iran Deals for Airbus Jets Increase Pressure on Trump

EghtesadOnline: Two Iranian airlines made prospective deals with Airbus on Thursday to buy 73 jetliners, a signal that the global aerospace industry is betting such sales to Iran will prevail…
2017-06-24 11:25
Iran’s Qeshm Air Unveils Deal to Buy 10 Boeing B737Max Jets

EghtesadOnline: Iran’s Qeshm Air has unveiled a preliminary agreement with Boeing to buy 10 B737Max passenger jets.
2017-06-23 16:42
Two Iranian Airlines Sign MoUs for 73 Airbus Jets

EghtesadOnline: Two private Iranian airlines have signed memoranda of understanding with European aerospace giant Airbus to purchase a total of 73 brand-new jets.
2017-06-23 16:25
Iran Air CEO: Seven new planes to join Iran's fleet

EghtesadOnline: Seven commercial airplanes would be added to Iran's fleet by the end of this year, said Iran Air’s top manager.
2017-06-12 12:19
Iran Aseman Airlines Targets Regional Market Following Boeing Deal

EghtesadOnline: Having secured a deal to purchase up to 60 single-aisle Boeing 737Max jets, Iran Aseman Airlines, the country’s third largest carrier, is planning to become a key regional player.
2017-06-12 08:09
Iran Confident About $3 Billion Boeing Deal as U.S. Mulls Sanctions

EghtesadOnline: An Iranian airline that signed a $3 billion contract at list prices with Boeing Co. is confident the deal won’t face a political backlash in Washington, days after the U.S. Senate…
2017-06-12 04:25
Iran Aseman Airlines Signs Firm Contract to Buy 30+30 Boeing Jets

EghtesadOnline: Iran Aseman Airlines signed a final contract with the American planemaker Boeing in Tehran on Saturday to purchase 30 B737-Max passenger jets worth $3 billion based on catalog…
2017-06-11 07:30
Official: Iran's airspace sees 150 flights rise

EghtesadOnline: Managing Director of Iranian Airports and Air Navigation Company Rahmatollah Mahabadi announced on Tuesday that air attraffic increases between 100 to 150 flights in Iran's airspace.
2017-06-07 12:19
Air fleet investment changes Iran’s economy

EghtesadOnline: Investing on ATR aircrafts is a major change in activating Iran's domestic airports as well as promoting tourism and entrepreneurship, says an American university professor considering…
2017-05-30 13:48
Boeing's Iran Deal Puts Trump in Tight Spot

EghtesadOnline: Boeing’s planned multibillion-dollar aircraft sales to Iran are facing a growing backlash from Republicans in Washington, but one key politician has stayed silent: Donald Trump.
2017-05-28 07:55
Iran inks deal to build its first air logistics center

EghtesadOnline: Iran has signed an agreement with Swiss and Dutch companies to design, develop and construct its first freight logistics center at Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA).
2017-05-27 12:23
US Treasury Reviewing Iran’s Aircraft Licenses

EghtesadOnline: The US Treasury is reviewing licenses for Boeing and Airbus to sell aircraft to Iran, department head, Steven Mnuchin, said on Wednesday, telling lawmakers he would increase sanctions…
2017-05-27 07:59
Iranian Airport Activities Accelerate

EghtesadOnline: Iran Airports Company registered 42,230 takeoffs and landings in the first month of the current Iranian year (March 21-April 20), which shows a 10% rise compared with the similar…
2017-05-27 06:34
No Banking Hurdles for Iran Air ATR Accords

EghtesadOnline: Banking hurdles have not hindered the agreements for the sale of new ATR aircraft to Iran, the chief financial officer of the French-Italian planemaker said.
2017-05-27 06:27
Iran Air Banks on New Planes to Prosper

EghtesadOnline: Iran Air hopes to earn $1-1.2 billion per year from ticket sales once all the planes it has ordered over the past few months from major planemakers are delivered.
2017-05-23 05:49
Five more ATR planes to enter Iran: Iran Air Managing Director

EghtesadOnline: The managing director of Iran Air said on Wednesday that four ATR planes landed in Mehrabad Airport, Tehran, and five more will join the air passenger fleet by the end of the…
2017-05-20 12:07
Iran ditches plan to buy Mitsubishi planes

EghtesadOnline: Deputy Transport Minister Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan says Iran has forgone plans to buy passenger planes from Japan’s Mitsubishi.
2017-05-20 11:55
Iran Insurance Co Covers 4 New ATRs

EghtesadOnline: Iran Insurance Company has insured the four newly-purchased Iran Air turboprop airplanes, IIC’s website announced.
2017-05-20 10:40
Iran Air Sees Benefits of Nuclear Deal: 4 New ATR Aircraft Arrive

EghtesadOnline: Tehran's Mehrabad Airport on Wednesday saw the touch-down of four brand new ATR 72-600 planes that joined the rejuvenating fleet of Iranian aircraft.
2017-05-20 08:11
18 Airlines Resume Flights to Iran Post JCPOA

EghtesadOnline: Forty-eight foreign airlines are currently operating flights to and from Iran, said Iran Civil Aviation Organization’s Spokesman Reza Jafarzadeh, adding that 18 of these companies…
2017-05-17 09:34