09 December 2007
TEHRAN - Iran's Road and Transportation Minister Mohammad Rahmati here on Saturday announced that there is no limitation for withdrawal from Oil Stabilization Fund (OSF) for the purchase of passenger aircraft.

Attending a ceremony to celebrate the International Civil Aviation Day in Mehrabad Airport, southwestern Tehran, he said, "In defiance of the U.S. threats and bottlenecks, Iran's air industry has witnessed innovations."

The official called for adopting the existing potentials, suggesting the setup of a research and scientific department in the Civil Aviation Organization (CAO)

© Tehran Times 2007