Regional passenger aircraft An-148 draw absolute attention at the international "Iran Air Show 2008", the press service of Antonov Design Bureau informs.
Attention drawn to the new "An" aircraft is caused with interest of leading air carriers and industrial companies in Iran.
"An-148" aircraft flew on October 28 to Iran with a team of Ukrainian aircraft industry leaders on board and covered 3500 km within 4.5 hours. In Iran it was presented to high specialists of Iran aircraft industry and Iran Air and Iran Air Tour companies.
After the official opening ceremony the aircraft performed demonstrative fly, later numerous visitors were invited on board. At the joint press-conference of General Constructor of the Antonov Design Bureau D.S.Kiva and Manager Director of the Aircraft Organization of Iran they told: "We are sure that the "An-148" aircraft will be demanded by our air carriers, we shall receive license and build such aircrafts in series for the internal market of Iran," he told.