Safiran Airlines () is a cargo

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based in

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. It specialised in international cargo flights on a charter basis, especially outsized cargo, handling and wet-leasing aircraft when required.

History

The airline was established in 1988 and started operations in 1990. It was owned by M. A. Habibian and family (30%), M. B. Nahvi and family (30%), M. J. Nahvi and family (25%) and other shareholders (15%). The management structure is as follows: *Chairman: M. B. Nahvi *Managing Director: M. A. Habibian *VP Technical Support: Kamal Bakhshi

Fleet

As of March 2008 the Safiran Airlines fleet includes: *3

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References

External links

Safiran Airlines official website

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2013 disestablishments in Iran Defunct airlines of Iran Airlines established in 1988 Airlines disestablished in 2013 Iranian companies established in 1988 Companies based in Tehran {{Iran-transport-stub