Akhoundi: Two new Airbus planes to be delivered to Iran by March 20th
A top Iranian official says Tehran is set to receive two new planes from the giant European plane maker Airbus by March 20th.
Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Abbas Akhoundi noted that the planes would be from the family of wide-body A330 jetliners. He expressed hope that by including the planes into Iran’s flag carrier, the Iranians can enjoy safe and secure air travels during Nowruz vacation.
Last year, Iran signed a contract with Airbus to receive 100 planes from the company. Earlier this year, Airbus sent the first plane – an A321 – to Iran in January.
Akhoundi told reporters at the time that the plane would be used in domestic flights.
Last year, Iran also sealed a separate agreement to buy 80 planes from US manufacturer Boeing, beginning next year.
The deal – which involves 50 Boeing 737s and 30 777 airliners worth $16.6 billion - was Iran's biggest yet with an American company since the 1979.
Iran Air is also expected to seal an order for 20 turboprops from European manufacturer ATR.
The US-led sanctions against Iran prevented global plane providers from selling aircraft to Iran. However, this restriction was lifted after a nuclear deal between Iran and the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany – the P5+1 – came into effect last January.
The deal envisaged the removal of certain economic sanctions against Iran – including sales of planes and aviation spare parts – in return for steps by the country to restrict some aspects of its nuclear energy activities.
Iran reports slight increase in mining sector exports in April-October
Immunity of Iran’s shipping industry to illegal sanctions
Iran parliament committee approves to lower car import tariffs
US House passes bill targeting charities and pro-Palestine groups
Hezbollah attacks Israeli forces after Lebanese homes blown up
World leaders, states hail ICC arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant
MP: US accountable for possible Israeli 'foolishness' to attack Iraq
VIDEO | Israeli policies strangle Palestinian agriculture, economy
Iran's president offers condolences to Pakistan over terrorist attack
Canada’s Yukon town council at standstill over refusing oath to King Charles
Yemen's Houthi calls for jihad to protect Palestine against Israel
PressTV NEWSLETTER
now
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
