Chairman of Iran national space administration stated: some measures have been taken in design and manufacturing of some products required in the aviation industry of the country and fleet in Iran airlines to strengthen the economy of the country.

According to the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs, Manouchehr Manteghi, chairman of Iran national space administration, stated about the formation of a plan for international collaborations in the aviation industry: one of the defined goals in this program is strengthening of the economy of the country in the area of design and manufacturing of some products of the aerial industry.

He added: in this respect, strengthening of the repair and maintenance section and modernization of airplanes and helicopters has been taken into consideration.

According to Manteghi, Iran has aimed to be self-sufficient in the area of supply of some pieces according to the domestic needs in the aviation industry and its importance on the country.

He also asserted: meeting the domestic needs could be possible by using the domestic capabilities and some technologies of the world, both of which exist in Iran with a great quality.