Tehran, Moscow discuss greater cooperation in aviation engineering
Hossein Pourfarzaneh, the deputy minister of roads and urban development and head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, met with Dmitry Yadrov, the deputy minister of transport and head of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia, during a visit to Moscow.
The trip aimed to enhance aviation cooperation between the two countries, following the signing of a bilateral agreement on flight standards and qualifications, as well as the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Iran and Russia.
Under the agreement, both parties will recognize each other’s aviation standards, paving the way for Iranian companies to expand exports of technical and engineering services to Moscow.
Kazem Jalali, the ambassador of Iran to Russia, hosted the delegation on Tuesday evening. The two sides discussed enhancing cooperation in the aviation transport industry.
Earlier, Yadrov noted that several Russian passenger aircraft had been repaired and maintained in Iran, praising the quality of work by Iranian companies.
In an exclusive interview with IRNA in Moscow, Yadrov stated that Russian airline Aeroflot had sent one of its aircraft to Iran for maintenance, which was successfully completed. He emphasized that Aeroflot’s evaluation of the Iranian companies’ work in maintaining flightworthiness was excellent and satisfactory.
Yadrov expressed confidence that Russian companies would continue collaborating with Iranian firms due to the high demand for such services in Russia.
He also highlighted recent cooperation agreements signed with Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, under which Iranian maintenance and design companies are expected to submit requests for activity permits in Russia.
Since 2021, three Iranian aviation companies have obtained necessary approvals and licenses to provide services related to maintaining the flightworthiness of Russian aircraft.
Yadrov praised Iran’s capabilities in the aviation industry, noting that the products displayed at the exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow were impressive.
He expressed optimism about the future of collaboration, foreseeing significant opportunities for Iranian companies in Russia’s aviation and airport industries.