Transportation

EU, ICAO approve Iran fuel management for intl. flights 

Flag carrier of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iran Air, also known as Homa, has succeeded in receiving the EU and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) approval for fuel management in international flights.

Tehran-Van passenger train resumes operation after five-year hiatus

After a five-year suspension, the Tehran-Van international passenger train resumed service, departing from Tehran Railway Station toward Van, Turkey.

Iran’s first air taxi becomes operational

Iran's first air taxi has taken off from the city of Karaj, near Tehran, marking an important step in developing fast and smart air transportation in the country.

34 foreign airlines operate flights to Iran with no restrictions: IKIA CEO

34 foreign airlines and 14 domestic airlines currently operate flights in Iran, with no restrictions on international routes, says the CEO of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA).

Russia, Iran expand aviation cooperation through new agreements

Russia and Iran are deepening their collaboration in the aviation sector, with recent agreements paving the way for enhanced partnerships.

Iranian ambassador urges Lebanon to resolve issue of flight restrictions wisely

The Iranian ambassador to Lebanon has urged Lebanese officials to resolve the issue of restrictions on flights from Iran to the Arab country.

First Indian rail transit shipment arrives in Afghanistan via Iranian territory 

The first rail transit shipment from India has entered Afghanistan through the Shamtigh rail border in Iran’s Khorasan Razavi Province.

France cancels Tehran-Paris flight without explanation

France has canceled a scheduled direct flight from Tehran to Paris, which was set to operate after months of halted flights to Europe.

Iranian flights to Europe to resume after hiatus 

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization has announced the resumption of European flights starting from January 31, 2025.

Referring Ukraine plane crash case to ICAO council hasty, unjustified: Iran

An Iranian official has stated that a move by Ukraine, Canada, the UK, and Switzerland to refer the case of the Ukrainian plane crash over Tehran's sky to the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) lacks legal justification.

Historic all-Women flight lands in Mashhad

For the first time in Iran's aviation history, a flight carrying an all-female crew and 110 prominent Iranian women landed at Mashhad International Airport, northeastern Iran.

Iran says airspace remains open with no flight restrictions

The spokesperson for the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization, countering rumors, has confirmed that Iran's airspace is open and that there are no flight restrictions in place.

Iran increases weekly flights to Persian Gulf island disputed with UAE to assert ownership

Iran has announced a significant increase in the number of weekly flights to the southern island of Abu Musa in the Persian Gulf amidst ongoing tensions with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over territorial claims.

Iran Air ready to resume flights to Lebanon after ceasefire

The spokesperson for Iran Air, announced the airline’s readiness to resume flights to Beirut, Lebanon, once a ceasefire is established amid the Israeli regime’s relentless aggressions against the Arab country.

Emirates, Turkish Airlines resume flights from Iran’s int’l airport 

Starting Friday, Turkish Airlines has resumed their flights from Tehran-based Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul. 

Imam Khomeini Airport CEO denies damage to air defense by Israeli attacks  

The CEO of Imam Khomeini Airport of Tehran denies claims that the Israeli regime attack in the early hours of Saturday caused damage to the airport’s air defense system.

Flights return to normal in Iran after brief suspension over Israeli raids

Flights returned to normal across Iran on Saturday morning, according to the country’s Civil Aviation Organization (CAO). Tehran temporarily halted all flights in the aftermath of Israeli strikes targeting three Iranian provinces.

Flights resume at Iranian airports after temporary suspension

The Civil Aviation Organization of Iran has lifted temporary restrictions that had been imposed due to safety concerns,  announcing that flights at all airports across the country have returned to normal.

Inauguration of Iran-China freight train

The Iran-China dual-load freight train was officially inaugurated at the Aprin Rail Dry Port near Tehran.

Official: Afghan authorities bully Iranian truck drivers  

The deputy head of Iran’s Association of Truckers Trade Unions says Afghanistan has limited the traffic of the Iranian trucks by bullying and imposing very strict rules for the movement of Iranian trucks in the country.

Holidaymakers flock to cities across Iran during Nowruz

With the advent of the Iranian New Year on Wednesday, holidaymakers across Iran travel to other cities to visit their families and relatives, or find a resort to chillax after a year of hard work, or just zip across the four corners of the country.

Official: ICAO court issues ruling on Ukraine plane crash in favor of Iran

The court that deals with the cases on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has issued a verdict on a 2020 Ukrainian plane crash incident over Tehran sky, exonerating Iran from accusations of intentionally downing the airliner, the Iranian vice president for legal affairs announced.

Iranian min. says Tehran determined to give neighbors access to open seas

Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says Tehran has provided special facilities to give neighbors access to open seas.

Former president Rouhani denies claiming credit for inauguration of airport in Kurdistan

Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani has denied a claim by Minister of Roads Mehrdad Bazrpash that he had claimed credit for the inauguration of an airport in the northwestern city of Saqez during his tenure.

Transport corridor protocol linking China to Europe via Iran sealed in historic deal

The 12th Minister of Transport meeting of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) convened in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, culminating in the historic signing of the transport corridor protocol connecting China to Europe via Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, and Turkey.

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