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Malaysia’s AirAsia X to Resume Flights to Iran

A senior official with Malaysia’s AirAsia X said on Saturday that direct flights to Tehran from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok will be resumed, adding that they are going to be operated three times weekly.

Iran Tankers Now Free to Dock at Any Port

A top Iranian oil official said on Friday that sanctions on Iranian shipping lines have been completely removed, adding that Iranian tankers presently have no problem to travel to ports around the world.

Germany’s Auto Supplier Bosch to Open Office in Tehran

A senior official with German car parts maker Robert Bosch said it plans to open an office in the Iranian capital, Tehran, by the end of this year, following the removal of anti-Tehran sanctions.

Britain Exploring Joint Investments with Iran

A British organization called the Middle East Association came to Tehran Chamber of Commerce Industries Mines & Agriculture (TCCIMA) to explore joint fields of...

Japan Eyes Development of Iranian Port: Report

A new report says Japan seeks to play a part in the development of the southeastern Iranian port of Chabahar.

Afghan Minister: Afghan Commodities to Be Exported via Chabahar Port

The Economy Minister of Afghanistan said commodities and minerals from his country will be exported to different parts of the world through the strategic ocean port of Chabahar.

Iran to Spend Over $260m on Renewing Airport Equipment

An Iranian official announced that more than $260m will be spent within the next five years to renovate and upgrade airport radar equipment across Iran.

Plant-based motor oil introduced in Iran

An Iranian company has unveiled the country’s first generation of biodegradable engine oils.

Bombardier to Set Up Own Airline in Iran

Canada’s global aviation firm Bombardier is reportedly planning to launch its own airline in Iran – a groundbreaking move that could help boost air trips between Iran and Northern America.

Iran, France to Launch Aviation Training Schemes

Deputy Transport Minister Ali Abedzadeh said Iran and France have agreed to jointly launch aviation training schemes in Iran, including pilot and personnel training programs.

Veresk bridge in Mazandaran

The Veresk bridge, located in Veresk district of Savadkuh County in Mazandaran province, was mostly constructed by Austrians before World War II, under the leadership of an engineer named Walter Aigner.

First Air France Jet in Years Lands in Iran

The first Air France plane has landed in the capital, Tehran, after a hiatus of eight years.

“Italy to invest 4bn Euros in Iranian Rail”

An Italian official said his country is to make four billion euros of investment in the Iranian railway sector.

Iranian oil tankers free to cross Panama Canal

Iran and Panama have reached agreement on Iranian tanker ships crossing the Panama Canal and to register vessels under Panamanian flag.

Persian Gulf-Black Sea Corridor to be Launched

The RMTO managing director has announced the final agreement for the creation of a Persian Gulf-Black Sea transport corridor.

Boeing Offers to Sell 3 New Aircraft Models to Iran: Official

US plane maker Boeing has proposed to sell new models of its 737, 777 and 787 aircraft to Iran and promised after-sales support, a top Iranian aviation official says. - See more at: http://en.alalam.ir/news/1807385#sthash.VJnhI2vQ.dpuf

High-speed train technology in Iran to be explored

Iran is going to hold a gathering to explore dimensions of high-speed train technology in the country.

UK ready to help development of Iran airport, aviation industry: Goodwill

UK is ready to help development of Iran airport and aviation industry, British Minister of State at the Department of Transport Robert Goodwill said on Sunday.

Chabahar best choice for transit of goods to Afghanistan

An Afghan official said here on Sunday that the port of Chabahar in this southeastern province is the best route for export of Iranian goods to Afghanistan.

Iran Dismisses Report on Building Canal Linking Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf

Iranian embassy in Russia rejected a recent report by Russia media on Tehran’s cooperation with Moscow on the construction of a major canal linking Caspian Sea, north of Iran, to Persian Gulf, south of the country.

1st Iranian Tanker in Post-Sanctions Setting calls at African Port

An Iranian oil tanker has called at an African port for the first time since the removal of US-led sanctions on Tehran's nuclear program, an official said.

Saudi Arabia suspends Mahan Air over ‘safety’

Saudi Arabia has withdrawn licenses given to Iran's Mahan Air to land in the Persian Gulf kingdom or fly in its airspace over ‘safety’ claims.

41,000 More Flights Passing through Iranian Airspace, Compared with Last Year

During the past eleven months, 286,904 flights have been registered as passing through Iranian airspace, which is 41,000 more than during the same period the year before.

British Airways to resume flights to Iran

Iran’s media said on Thursday that an agreement has been signed with Britain that would allow the country’s flag carrier airline British Airways to resume flights to Iran after a hiatus of six years.

Lufthansa inks deal to repair planes in Iran

Germany's Lufthansa aviation giant is set to establish a repair and maintenance service unit in Iran. The company is reported to have sealed a deal with Iran Air to the same effect which also envisages cooperation in several other key areas.

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