Iran, Oman sign aviation pact to boost air travel, infrastructure
Iran and Oman signed a cooperation agreement on Monday to expand collaboration in flight operations, airport services, passenger capacity, and aviation infrastructure, signaling a push to strengthen bilateral ties in the air transport sector.
The memorandum of understanding was signed between Ramin Kashf-Azar, the acting head of Imam Khomeini International Airport City, and Nayef bin Ali al-Abri, the director general of Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority in Tehran, IRNA reported.
The meeting, held with the aim of developing aviation relations between the two countries, saw both sides emphasize joint efforts to enhance operational coordination, upgrade passenger handling capabilities, and reinforce aviation-related infrastructure.
Kashf-Azar highlighted the potential of Imam Khomeini International Airport City to emerge as a regional hub and expressed readiness to engage in joint ventures, share technical expertise, and develop new flight routes.
Abri welcomed the agreement, describing expanded air connectivity as a catalyst for boosting economic and tourism exchanges between Iran and Oman. He stressed the importance of sustained dialogue and joint cooperation.
Both parties agreed to establish specialized working groups to assess practical areas of collaboration, aligning their efforts with long-term aviation strategies.
Under the deal, Iran and Oman committed to sharing expertise, exploring commercial opportunities, and supporting the growth of the aviation sector. Cooperation will span operational processes, training and capacity building, digital innovation, and joint commercial ventures.
The memorandum also lays the groundwork for specialized workshops, field visits, studies on airport city models, and the implementation of future joint projects.