Iran commences talks with Embraer and Mitsubishi

Iran's Deputy Minister for Roads and Urban Development Asghar Fakhrieh Kashan announced (Sep-2016) the start of the first stage of talks with Embraer and Mitsubishi on the potential purchase of small aircraft. Iran Aseman Airlines is expected to partner with the manufacturers if an agreement is reached. The Ministry also stated ATR 72 aircraft to be operated by Iran Air performed trial flights on 23/24-Sep-2016. [more - original PR]