Iran
will need to acquire 400-500 airliners over the coming decade to renew its
aging fleet, suffering from years of US sanctions over its controversial
nuclear program, the country’s aviation chief says.
Those sanctions ban manufacturers from selling new aircraft or parts to
Iranian companies, which has grounded much of the fleet.
Under an interim nuclear deal reached in November 2013, the sanctions were
eased to allow the sale of parts and for making safety-related repairs.
The fleet consists of only 140 functioning aircraft, Ali Reza Jahangirian,
head of the Iran Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), was quoted Friday by state
news agency IRNA as saying.
“That is lower than the average …read more
Source: The Jakarta Post
