Aviation

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.

Iran to build 72-seat aircraft in 3 years

TEHRAN, Feb. 6 (MNA) – Iranian knowledge-based companies are working on manufacturing a 72-seat aircraft in three years, head of Iran's Aviation Industries Organization said Tuesday.

Iran, Iraq ink air transport agreement

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – In a bid to ease the travel of pilgrims and expand transportation cooperation, Iran and Iraq signed an air transportation agreement on Saturday.

Deputy roads min.:

Airbus agrees to finance 37 aircraft for Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Deputy Roads Minister Fakhrieh Kashan said manufacturing companies have already funded a number of airplanes purchased by Iran’s flag-carrier airliner Iran Air in the post-JCPOA era.

An F27, a chopper join Navy squadron in Jask

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Concurrent with the opening of the national airport of Jask in the southern port city of Jask, two recently overhauled aircrafts joined the Iranian Navy.

Intl. aerospace expo. kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The 8th International Aviation & Space Industries Exhibition of Iran got on way in Tehran on Tuesday morning.

Brazil to host branches of Iranian banks

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Brazil’s Minister of Finance, at a meeting with his Iranian counterpart in Washington DC, welcomed the idea of opening branches of Iranian banks in his country.

Iran Air CEO:

Contract finalized on purchase of 6 more ATR aircraft

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iran Air (HOMA) CEO Farzaneh Sharafbafi announced Thu. that the contract on the purchase of six more ATR aircraft has been finalized with the Franco-Italian plane manufacturer.