By IANS,
Tehran : Iran plans to buy small passenger planes from Russia, Xinhua reported Monday.
Talks are on for the purchase of 100-seat capacity planes from Russia, Urban Development Minister Ali Nikzad said.
Russia’s Tupolev and Sukhoi types of aircraft are being considered, according to the semi-official Fars news agency.
Iran hopes to add 20 new planes to its aircraft fleet in the next few months, Nikzad said.