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Iran Holds Talks with Italy for Financing Two Rail Projects

Iranian Railroad Company’s Director General for International Affairs Abbas Nazari said Tehran and Rome are in negotiations over Italy’s investment in two rail projects in the Islamic Republic worth 4 billion euros.

Direct Train Service Launched between Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan and Iran’s Mashhad

A direct passenger train service has been launched between Iran’s northeastern city of Mashhad and Azerbaijan’s landlocked region of Nakhchivan, a report said.

Iran to Buy Electric Bus from Belarus: Official

Deputy Prime Minister of Belarus Vladimir Semashko said the European country plans to sell electric buses to Iran.

Iran Drops A380 Planes from Its Deal with Airbus

Airbus Group SE suffered a blow to its already troubled A380 program when Iran, which had previously suggested it would buy the double-decker planes, said it had dropped the model as part of a wider fleet upgrade.

Iran Finalizes Deal to Buy 100 Airbus Planes

The Iranian flag carrier, Iran Air, says it has finalized a much-awaited contract with the European aviation giant Airbus to purchase 100 aircraft.

Republican Members of US Congress Vow to Fight Iran’s Deal with Boeing

Republican members of the US Congress are vowing to fight a $16.6 billion deal between Boeing and Iran after the air giant announced Sunday it had agreed to sell 80 aircraft to Iran Air.

Iran Air, Boeing Finalize Plane Purchase Deal

Iran’s flag carrier 'Iran Air' says it has signed a much-awaited agreement with US aviation giant Boeing to purchase 80 planes.

Public Buses in Tehran Are Disinfected Every Day

An Iranian transport official says the public buses in the Iranian capital are sanitized and disinfected on a daily basis.

Iran, Airbus to Cooperate in Building Aircraft Parts: Official

Head of Iran’s National Space Center Manouchehr Manteqi said the French plane manufacturer Airbus plans to cooperate with the Islamic Republic in joint projects to produce aircraft parts in the near future.

Iranian Lawmakers Preparing to Impeach Transport Minister

70 members of Iran’s Parliament have called for the impeachment of Transport Minister over the recent train collision, which killed at least 45.

Germany OK’s €1.2bn Loan for Iran Rail Plan

Germany has reportedly agreed to provide Iran with a €1.2 billion ($1.27 billion) credit line to help finance a key rail project in what is seen as the biggest foreign financing the country has been able to secure after the removal of sanctions.

US Gives Airbus Green Light to Sell 106 Planes to Iran

The US Treasury Department has authorized France's Airbus to sell 106 commercial planes to Iran Air, Iran's flagship carrier.

Iran Has Bought Russia’s Most Advanced Fighter Aircraft

A senior Iranian MP says the country has purchased the most advanced type of Russian fighter jet which is only sold to the Russian army.

Iran Air Show Underway in Kish Island

The 8th edition of Iran Air Show started work on November 16 in the Persian Gulf Island of Kish and will display the latest capabilities of aviation and aerospace industries until November 19.

Vintage Cars Put on Display in Iran’s Isfahan

The Iranian central city of Isfahan hosts an exhibition of classic cars and motorbikes.

Presidents Discuss Iran-Finland Railroad Link

Presidents of Iran and Finland at a meeting in Tehran weighed plans for connecting the two countries via railroad.

‘Germany May Fund Iran Plane Purchases’

Iran says it is looking into the possibility of using the facilities of German financial institutions to fund its purchases of planes from aviation giants such as Airbus and Boeing.

First KLM Flight Arrives in Iran after 3 Years

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, the flag carrier airline of the Netherlands, has officially resumed flights to Iran after a hiatus of over three years.

Iran Eyes Cooperation with Europe in Train Car Production

Iran has the capacity for local production of train cars, Deputy Industry Minister Mojtaba Khosrotaj told Tasnim on Saturday, when asked about the latest...

Boeing Delivers First Aircraft to Iran’s Naft Airlines

Managing director of Iranian Naft Airlines said the first aircraft has been received from the US plane-maker Boeing.

Deceased Father of Boeing 747 Praises Iran’s Technical Capabilities

Joe Sutter, the recently-deceased developer of the famous Boeing 747 airplane, had penned a letter to Iran Air officials, praising the country’s flight engineers and commending Iran’s beauty.

First Series of Airbus Planes to Be Delivered to Iran by Autumn

Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Akhondi announced that the first series of Airbus passenger planes will join the country’s civil aviation fleet by the end of Autumn.

Iran’s Empty Flights to Fetch Nationals from Turkey

Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO) has permitted the country’s airlines to dispatch empty flights to Turkey for bringing back Iranian travellers stranded there after an attempted military coup caused turmoil in the neighbouring country, an official announced.

Newly-Purchased Planes to Be Added to Iran’s Fleet by Autumn: Official

An Iranian official dismissed the rumours of secret delivery of newly-purchased planes to the country, stressing that the deal with Airbus is in final stages and the new planes will arrive in Iran on autumn.

4th International Maritime Industries Expo to Be Hosted by Tehran

The Fourth Iran International Maritime Industries Exhibition (Iran-IMEX 2016) will be held in Tehran from September 24-26, concurrent with World Maritime Day.

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