Airlines

First British Airways flight lands in Iran after 4 years

British Airways has resumed direct flights to Iran after a hiatus of four years in what is seen as a yet another sign of warming ties between the Islamic Republic and Western countries after the removal of the sanctions.

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Iran to take delivery of Airbus planes before 2017

Iran says the first delivery of the Airbus aircraft purchased by the country is likely to be made by the end of 2016.

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Japan to fund Iran’s purchase of MRJs

Iran says Japan has agreed to fund a plan to purchase passenger planes from its industrial giant Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

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US-made aircraft allowed to fly to Iran

The US has taken another minuscule step toward easing trade restrictions against Iran, allowing international companies to fly American-made aircraft to the Middle Eastern country.

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Irans Aseman to get Mitsubishi planes

Iran says one of its airlines is planning to buy over two dozen planes from Japan’s industrial giant Mitsubishi thus confirming earlier reports that a deal to the same effect is in the pipeline.

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India’s GoAir Mulling Direct Flights to Iran

India’s private airline GoAir plans to launch direct flights to Iran, a report said.

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US House of Representatives blocks Boeing sales to Iran

The Republican-weighted US House of Representatives has approved measures to block sale of Boeing aircraft to Iran. Obama is expected to block the House measure.

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Boeing to motivate firms to approach Iran

Speculations are growing in the United States that a recent “historic” agreement between Iran and the American aviation giant Boeing will lead to outcomes more than just sales of planes.

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Boeing offers more details on sale agreement with Iran Air

US aviation giant Boeing announced that its sale agreement with Iranian national carrier Iran Air involves a mix of direct sales and leases.

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First Mahan Air flight departs for Paris

European airports have granted access to EU airspace for Iranian airplanes following implementation of JCPOA.

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