Aviation

Iran inks aviation coop. agreement with Indian Airports Co.

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) -- Director General of Iran Air Navigation and Airports Company (IAC) revealed the signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Airports Company to use bilateral aviation consulting, technical-engineering services.

Iran Army Air Force receives military aircraft, helicopters

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The Ministry of Defense has delivered dozens of aircraft, helicopters, and jet engines to the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) in line with the plans to boost the force’s combat power.

Giant Kaman 22 drones to join Iran air force soon : cmdr.

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said Thur. that home-grown giant "Kaman 22" drones will join the Iran combat forces before the end of this year in the Iranian calendar.

Iran working on upgrading its fighters' technology

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – On the sidelines of the world’s first ‘hybrid’ air show, Aero India 2021, Iranian defense min. announced that his country is working on upgrading the technology of its fighters.

Iranian Defense Min. visits Aero India 2021

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami paid a visit to the Aero India 2021, in the first part of his trip to Bengaluru, India.

By: Ebrahim Fallahi

Iran on the way toward developing general aviation

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Having the oldest airline in West Asia and second oldest in Asia, Iran started developing its aviation industry nearly 80 years ago and this industry is still improving in the country.

Army Aviation capable of conducting ops across region

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The Commander of Army Aviation has pointed to the readiness of the force for carrying out military operations in the region.

Airports to be equipped with intelligent system against COVID

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Iran Airports Company (IAC) said that all airports in the country will be equipped with the intelligent system against coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

1st Iranian marine, aircraft lubricant oil unveiled

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Pars Oil company unveiled the first domestically-produced oil-based lubricant to be used in the Iranian maritime and aviation industry.

Iran to build 8-seater light aircraft

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian Space Research Center said the general design of an 8-seater aircraft construction project has been completed and its flight model, as a drone, will be built and enter Iran’s air taxi line.

Roads min.:

Iran attains technology of manufacturing shipping containers

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Relying upon the domestic capability and unlocking potentials and capacities of knowledge-based companies, the Islamic Republic of Iran attained the technology of manufacturing port equipment and shipping containers for export, said Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mohammad Eslami.

‘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.