Aerospace

Iran's aviation industry: Back in business?

International investors from industries spanning energy, finance and software are clamoring to enter the region's second largest economy, worth around $400 billion even under sanctions.

Tehran has become a hot destination for foreign delegations, jockeying for position ahead of the lucrative new market opening for business.

But while many industries still face a tough task navigating sanctions, civil aviation has been given a fast track.

The nuclear agreement explicitly prioritizes "the sale of commercial passenger aircraft and related parts and services to Iran."