Iran Air
has signed an agreement with Airbus for the acquisition of the full range of
new Airbus airliners (73 widebodies and 45 single aisle). This includes pilot
and maintenance training and support services to help the entry into service and
efficient operations of these new aircraft.
In parallel
the Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Dr. Abbas Ahmad Akhoundi, has
signed a comprehensive co-operation agreement as part of the country’s
modernisation of its civil aviation sector, to support the development of air
navigation services (ATM), airport and aircraft operations, regulatory
harmonization, technical and academic training, maintenance, repair and
industrial cooperation.
These two
agreements took place as part of the implementation of the JCPOA (Joint
Comprehensive Plan Of Action) on January 16th 2016, and its associated rules
and guidance.
The
agreement for 118 new aircraft signed by Mr Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air Chairman
and CEO, includes 21 A320ceo family, 24 A320neo family, 27 A330ceo family, 18
A330neo (-900), 16 A350-1000 and 12 A380.
"Today’s
announcement is the start of re-establishing our civil aviation sector into the
envy of the region and along with partners like Airbus we’ll ensure the highest
world standards,” said Mr Farhad Parvaresh, Iran Air Chairman and CEO.
“The skies
have cleared for Iran’s flying public and Airbus is proud to welcome Iran’s
commercial aviation back into the international civil aviation community. Today
is a significant step in the overhaul and modernisation of Iran’s commercial
aviation sector and Airbus stands ready to play its role in supporting it,”
said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus President and CEO.
Airbus is
the world’s leading aircraft manufacturer of passenger airliners, ranging in
capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus has design and manufacturing
facilities in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, and subsidiaries in the US,
China, India, Japan and in the Middle East. In addition, it provides the
highest standard of customer support and training through an expanding
international network.
By: Airbus Press
