Mohammad Khodakarami, the head of Iran's Aviation Organization, stated that this government agency intends to purchase 80 to 90 Boeing and Airbus aircraft annually in the "first phase of fleet renewal" for the country's aviation sector. On August 1, Khodakarami told the Tasnim news agency that the text of the nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers on July 13 explicitly lifted the prohibition on the sale, leasing, transfer, engines, and parts of aircraft. The renewal of Iran's aviation fleet, which has been plagued by international sanctions for years, is one of the promises of the Iranian government that has been emphasized more than ever in recent months as the nuclear negotiations approach their conclusion. Previously, reports had emerged about a "booming market" for Iran's aviation sector for the two main manufacturers of medium and long-haul aircraft, namely Boeing and Airbus. For instance, Reuters reported before Iran and the group known as 5+1 reached an agreement that this market could be a lucrative one for aircraft manufacturing companies. Iranian officials have stated that 60% of Iran's aircraft are grounded. Ali-Reza Jahangirian, Deputy Minister of Roads of Iran, announced on November 30 plans for studies and objectives to bring "550 new aircraft" into Iran's aviation fleet. According to this official, such a plan should be implemented within a maximum of 20 years. Khodakarami also mentioned that Iran aims to have 300 "young, good, and active aircraft" within five years. It is unclear from this official's statements whether the aircraft intended for Iran's aviation fleet are ordered and completely new or not. On July 13, Maxim Sokolov, the Russian Minister of Transport, stated that his country is negotiating with Iran for the export of Sukhoi Superjet passenger aircraft. However, the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) denied this news on August 1, citing the Iranian Aviation Organization. The age of most of Iran's fleet, which consists of nearly 140 aircraft, reaches two decades or more.
Iran Aviation Organization: We Plan to Purchase Up to 90 Airbus and Boeing Aircraft Annually
Iran's Aviation Organization plans to purchase 80 to 90 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft annually as part of a fleet renewal initiative, citing the lifting of sanctions in the recent nuclear agreement. This move is significant as 60% of Iran's current aircraft are grounded, and the government aims to modernize its aviation sector amidst ongoing international negotiations.
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📰 What Happened
Iran plans to purchase 80 to 90 aircraft annually to renew its aviation fleet.
- Iran's Aviation Organization announce Boeing, Airbus
- Russia negotiate Iran
- Ali-Reza Jahangirian announce Iran's aviation fleet
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran is poised to significantly renew its aviation fleet following lifted sanctions.
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