Iran’s massive Airbus order

It is no surprise.  Iran has gone for Airbus to renew its total civil aviation infrastructure. 

While the US may have headed the team that brought the Islamic state back into the economic world forum the likelihood of Boeing picking up any orders seemed remote.  The result is agreements for 118 new aircraft, pilot training, airport operations and air traffic control support. 

Iranian officials have signed two contracts covering new aircraft orders and a comprehensive civil aviation co-operation package.  These include 21 A320ceo family, 24 A320neo family, 27 A330ceo family, 18 A330neo, 16 A350-1000 and 12 A380.  It includes pilot and maintenance training and support service.

In parallel Iran has committed to a comprehensive co-operation agreement as part of the country’s modernisation of its civil aviation sector, to support the development of air navigation services, airport and aircraft operations, regulatory harmonization, technical and academic training, maintenance, repair and industrial cooperation.

“The skies have cleared for Iran’s flying public and Airbus is proud to welcome Iran’s commercial aviation back into the international civil aviation community.  Today is a significant step in the overhaul and modernisation of Iran’s commercial aviation sector and Airbus stands ready to play its role in supporting it,” said Fabrice Brégier, president and CEO of Airbus. www.airbus.com

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