Iran to Purchase New Airplanes

The Chairman of the Civil Commission of the Iranian Parliament informed on Tues. that the country is to buy new airplanes. According to Mohammad-Reza Rezaei-Kouchi, the private sector is going to buy the planes, and the banks are going to provide the required facilities for it. He said that 50% of Iran's planes are dilapidated, while the demand for air travel is high. he said that the Cost per hour-plane seat is IRR 9 million (~US$33.3), ratified by Iran Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The MP mentioned that currently Iran air fleet age is above 20 years, which is not appropriate." Therefore, aircraft under 10 years old should be purchased, and if they are over 10 years old, they will be effective in a limited time. "Iranian companies have the right as per the contract to pursue their contract," he said.

With reconciliation in the air at the Vienna talks to reinvigorate the 2015 nuclear agreement, Iran Air has been trying to press Boeing to revive a large order signed in 2016. A few months ago, it was reported that the national carrier has sent a letter to Boeing demanding it honor its commitments. Managing director Alireza Barkhor told IRNA that it wants to revive the contract for buying airplanes.
The ex-Roads and Urban Development Minister Mohammad Eslami also said Boeing should be held accountable for the delay in carrying out its contract with Iran Air, and that Iran reserves the right to take legal action over the delay. - Mehr