Iran Starts Producing Airbus and Boeing Parts

Iran has recently taken a significant step toward self-reliance in its aviation industry. After converting its controversial Qaher F-313 fighter jet into a drone, Iran has now achieved another milestone.

The country has successfully developed the technology to manufacture spare parts for the engines of Boeing and Airbus jets, marking a major achievement for its civil aviation sector.

Iran’s civil aviation chief, Hossein Pourfarzaneh, announced that the country had completed a nine-year plan to localize the production of engine parts for Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

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This effort was spearheaded by the Iranian engineering company Mapna, which played a key role in the government-backed program aimed at overcoming the challenges posed by foreign sanctions. Pourfarzaneh emphasized that the program’s primary goal was to minimize the impact of sanctions on Iran’s aviation industry and ensure its sustainability.

Through a combination of reverse engineering and local manufacturing, Iran has now mastered the technology to produce crucial engine parts domestically. The official credited the successful partnership with Mapna, stating that the country had developed the ability to manufacture critical components necessary for the aviation industry.

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Iran has faced heavy American sanctions since 2018, when the U.S. withdrew from the international nuclear deal with Iran. Despite these sanctions, which have restricted access to foreign technology and spare parts, Iran has managed to keep its aviation fleet operational.

Currently, Iran operates 158 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, many of which are outdated. However, with this new technological achievement, Iran has ensured the sustainability and safety of its fleet, aligning its strategy with that of other countries under sanctions, such as Russia.