Qeshm Air has reached an agreement with Boeing to purchase 10 Boeing 737 Max aircraft. How is this purchase structured? Qeshm Air and Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding under which 10 Boeing 737 Max aircraft will be acquired from the company. The financing for the purchase of all these aircraft is through financing, and the delivery time for the Boeing 737 Max has been announced for after 2022. Mahmoud Shakarabi, the CEO of Qeshm Air, stated about this purchase: 'The agreement between Qeshm Air and Boeing includes the purchase of 10 new Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Qeshm Air also plans to purchase five Boeing 737-800 aircraft with a short and young age. The financing sources for the purchase of all these aircraft are through financing, and the final contract with Boeing will be signed by mid-August this year. The financing percentage varies between countries and transactions for the purchase of new and used aircraft, ranging from 4% to 9%. All permits, including those from the U.S. Treasury Department, are the responsibility of the seller and part of their commitments. Boeing has a unit for introducing and delivering second-hand aircraft, which is also responsible for financing. According to some analyses, the best option for meeting Iran's needs for aircraft with a capacity between 100 to 200 seats is the Boeing 737, which is referred to as the safest passenger jet in the world. This aircraft has various configurations with a capacity ranging from 120 to 240 passengers. The 737 alone can meet 60% of Iran's fleet needs. One of the biggest advantages of this model is its low fuel consumption and low maintenance costs. Due to the suitable range this model covers in terms of passengers, by acquiring a large number of them, Iran can significantly reduce maintenance costs. Choosing between Boeing and Airbus is akin to choosing between Benz and BMW. Nevertheless, some analysts believe that the 737 Max has certain advantages over the Airbus A320. According to Boeing's claims, the 737 Max has up to 8% lower operating costs per seat compared to its main competitor, the Airbus A320neo. Ryanair, which operates low-cost flights in Europe, has a fleet entirely made up of Boeing 737s, and through this and by reducing operational costs, it has been able to significantly lower its ticket prices, to the point where in some flight routes, the ticket price of this company is cheaper than that of a train. This has allowed the company to achieve significant growth in recent years and become one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Boeing unveiled the new generation of the 737 Max series at the Paris Air Show. This aircraft, the Max 10, is one of the largest single-aisle aircraft in the world, with a capacity to accommodate 230 passengers. This model can also cover both domestic flights in Iran and European flights to Iran. In this regard, this model is the best option for Iranian airlines, as they can cover both domestic routes in Iran and European routes with a single aircraft model. But what kind of company is Qeshm Air? Qeshm Air started its operations in 1993 by leasing two aircraft, primarily operating flights between Qeshm, Dubai, and Tehran. The company was state-owned until 2009, when it came under the ownership of the Sorinet Qeshm Development Holding, owned by Babak Zanjani. At this time, the company began to purchase new aircraft and significantly expanded its fleet, even expanding its international flights by acquiring Airbus A300-600 aircraft. After Babak Zanjani's arrest, the company was transferred to the Ministry of Oil due to Zanjani's debts to the National Iranian Oil Company. Currently, the company has four Airbus A300-600s, one Airbus A319-100, two Airbus A320-200s, four BAe 146s, four Fokker 50s, and four Fokker 100s. In this context, the final contract for the sale of 30 Boeing aircraft to Aseman Airlines has been signed. New contracts for two Iranian companies with Airbus for the purchase of 73 passenger aircraft. How is the purchase of two private Iranian companies from Airbus? The changing battlefield of 'proxies'; the war against the people in the streets of Iran. The first paragraph; the responsibility of the opposition and the likelihood of radicalization in Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amidst the Iran crisis. 1300 hours of internet outages; Witkoff: A horrific massacre occurred during the protests in Iran.
10 Boeing Aircraft on the Way to Qeshm
Qeshm Air has signed a memorandum with Boeing to purchase 10 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, with financing sources confirmed and delivery expected after 2022. This acquisition aims to modernize Iran's aviation fleet, which is crucial for both domestic and international operations.
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📰 What Happened
Qeshm Air signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 10 Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
- Qeshm Air negotiate Boeing
- Mahmoud Shakarabi announce public
- Qeshm Air purchase 10 Boeing 737 Max aircraft
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📚 Background
Qeshm Air's aircraft acquisition reflects Iran's efforts to modernize its aviation sector.
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