Iran, Oman can establish JVs for plane-leasing
Iran is going to launch airplane-leasing companies through
cooperation with international companies, country’s Minister of
Transport Abbas Akhoundi said referring to earlier talks with Omani
officials.
“These companies will be able to procure about 200 airplanes and
support the Iran Aviation Company,” he added, IRIB news agency
reported on February 21.
In another part of his speech, the minister said Iran is ready for
cooperation with Oman in civil aviation as well as investment in a
railroad that connects Chabahar Port to Zahedan, Khaf, and
Herat.
“Iran is also ready for cooperation with Oman in launching
international airplane-leasing companies, joint airline, and
relegating parts of the land of Imam Khomeini Airport,” Akhundi
further noted.
Oman and Iran, which share control of the strategic Strait of
Hormuz, maintain friendly relations. Oman has mediated between Iran
and the US on a number of cases including the three U.S. citizens
who were arrested in Iran in 2009 on illegal entry and espionage
charges and were released during 2010 and 2011.
Muscat also played an important role in talks between Iran and the
six world powers that led to July nuclear deal, then removal of
anti-Iran sanctions on January 16.
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