Aviation

‘Yasin’ fighter jet production line to be launched soon

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Aviation Industry Organization of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) Brigadier General Abdolkarim Bani-Tarafi said that the production line of homegrown ‘Yasin’ fighter jet will be launched in the near future.

Iranian female captain pilots Tehran-Mashhad flight

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – In a historic moment in Iran’s aviation history, a female captain and her first officer piloted a round trip between Tehran and Mashhad on Monday.

Iran signs contract on buying flight check plane from Germany

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran has signed a $9.9 million worth of contract with Germany for the purchase of its second flight check plane, CEO of Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company announced on Saturday.

Navy Aviation chief:

All trans-regional movements under Iran's constant watch

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – A top Iranian military commander reiterated on Monday that all the movements made by the enemies and trans-regional states in territorial and international waters are under the Iranian armed forces’ constant watch.

Iran’s aviation products to conform to global standards

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Iran is planning to bring its aviation products up to global standards, according to Space Technologies Development and Advanced Transportation HQ.

IKIA's Salam, Iran's 1st BLT terminal built under sanctions

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Imam Khomeini International Airport’s 'Salam Terminal' is the first successful build, lease and transfer (BLT) project of Iranian airports, said Kourosh Fatahi, a member of the board of directors at IKIA.

Iran’s air force capability, 'unique of its kind’ in ME

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Forces Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said that air force of the Islamic Republic of Iran is an undisputed power in the Middle East region.

Home-grown MiG-29 gearbox successfully completes operational testing

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian experts at knowledge-based companies have successfully completed the operational testing of a domestically-made gearbox for MiG-29 jet fighter.

Iran’s defense min. visits advanced ‘Toofan’ chopper production line

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami paid a visit to the production line of advanced and sophisticated helicopter named ‘Toofan’ as well as other underway projects in Plane Manufacturing Company of Iran (HESA).

Iran Army Aviation to establish ‘Drone Group’: Commander

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iran Army Aviation (aka Havaniruz) is set to establish a separate unit for organizing its drone operations, the commander of the military force broke the news.

Iran owns strongest helicopter fleet in ME: Army Aviation chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Commander of Iran Army Aviation Second Brig. Gen. Yousef Ghorbani said Sat. that the Islamic Republic is in possession of the “strongest” and “biggest” helicopter fleet in the Middle East.

Foreign Min. starts looking into refueling issue for Iranian planes in Turkey, Lebanon

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Secretary of Association of Iranian Airlines told Mehr News on Sun. that the Foreign Ministry has begun looking into the refueling issue for Iranian planes in Turkey and Lebanon.

Defense Ministry unveils 3 achievements in aviation sector

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami unveiled on Mon. three achievements in the aviation sector, including a 212 emergency helicopter and a Fokker 100 engine combustion chamber.

Iran Air Show starts on Kish Island

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The ninth edition of Iran Air Show kicked off this morning (Monday) on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf, and will continue through Nov. 29.

Salehi:

Iran aviation industry stocked up on equipment for 20 years

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Head of AEOI Ali Akbar Salehi said Mon. that Iran Airports Company has managed to purchase and stock up on the necessary equipment to meet the needs of the country's aviation industry for the next two decades.

Two new Iranian helicopters awaiting intl. certificates

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian experts have managed to design two new types of helicopters that are currently at the stage of obtaining international certificates, according to head of Iranian aviation technology development HQ.

Kosar fighter jet to join Iran Army Air Force in near future

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization Brigadier General Abdolkarim Banitorfi has said that recently unveiled domestically-made Kosar fighter jet will join the Iranian air forces in the near future.

Iran military aviation chief:

Kosar fighter jet, 100% domestically-made

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization Brigadier General Abdolkarim Banitarafi says that the recently unveiled Kosar fighter jet is 100% domestically produced.

Ukraine calls for increased coop. with Iranian engineering companies

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iranian envoy, Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure Volodymyr Omelyan called for the presence of Iranian companies in road construction projects in his country.

Dutch airline KLM suspends directs flights to Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in a statement on Sat. announced that it will stop direct flights to Iranian capital Tehran for "commercial reasons".

Iran, Kyrgyzstan sign aviation MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A cooperation document on air transport was signed on Monday by the deputy heads of the Iran and Kyrgyzstan civil aviation organizations.

Tehran to hold 1st general aviation expo

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The first edition of an international general aviation exhibition will be held in Tehran on 3-5 July, 2018.

Iran Air to receive 11 new planes by year-end

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iran Air (HOMA) CEO Farzaneh Sharafbafi announced Tue. that Iran Air will receive 8 new ATR and 3 new Airbus passenger planes by the end of 2018.

Iranian airline says JCPOA made no difference about aviation sanctions

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian airline Mahan Air announced on Saturday that JCPOA made no difference in terms of sanctions against the Iranian airlines and the company will move forward even after Trump’s withdrawal from the agreement.

Iran pavilion named most active at Turkey’s Eurasia Airshow

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s pavilion has been named as the most active pavilion at the 2018 Eurasia Airshow held between April 25 and 29 at Antalya International Airport in Turkey.

Iran, Turkey sign 5 MoUs on sale of aviation industry products

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran and Turkey have signed 5 Memorandums of Understanding on the sale of various types of aviation products on the sidelines of 2018 Eurasia Airshow in Antalya, Turkey.

Iran indigenizes aircraft hydraulic systems

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Iranian experts in knowledge-based foundation managed to develop hydraulic systems for different aircraft which increases the safety factor in tourist helicopters.

IRGC cmdr:

IRGC to boost drone, helicopter units

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – The Commander-in-Chief of IRGC, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari, announced the Guard Corps’ plan to boost drone and helicopter capabilities due to their decisive roles during operations.