The total is divided into “ 73 wide-body and 45 single aisle ” (long and medium-haul, ie): 21 Family aircraft A320ceo, 24 of the A320neo family, 27 of the A330ceo family, 18 A330neo (-900), 16 and 12 A350-1000 A380, Airbus said in a statement.
The astronomical amount of the contract, however, will be distributed to the shareholders of the consortium, which include the French State, German and Spanish.
“ Today’s announcement is a first step to restore the prestige of the civil aviation sector in the region and, together with partners such as Airbus, we make sure the levels of unrivaled services , “said Farhad Parvaresh, CEO of Iran Air.
“ The skies cleared for Iranian passengers and Airbus is delighted to welcome the return of the Iranian civil aviation within the community of international civil aviation “, has in turn commented Fabrice Brégier, Airbus boss.
The announcement was made during a ceremony at the Elysee Palace in the presence of French President Francois Hollande. This is not of definitive agreements and contracts due to the still partial lifting of sanctions against Iran.
“ These two agreements are part of the framework of the implementation of JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action) of 16 January 2016, and rules and recommendations associated ” , a precise Airbus.
“ Iranian officials signed two agreements with Airbus on orders for new aircraft and a complete package of cooperation in the civil aviation sector “, has said the European aircraft manufacturer.
The agreements cover “ the acquisition of 118 new aircraft, pilot training, airport operations and ATM media ” (Air Traffic Management, Air Navigation, ed) .
The air transport industry in Iran was subject to a US embargo preventing them from 1995 Western manufacturers to sell equipment and spare parts for Iranian companies, pinning the ground part of their fleet.
The head of the Iranian civil aviation had said in mid-April that Iran would need 400-500 airliners in the next decade.
The Iranian fleet currently comprises 140 aircraft in operation, whose average age is about 20 years.
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