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Introduction

Oct. 16, 2017, © Leeham Co.: President Donald Trump announced Friday he will decertify the Iran nuclear deal, throwing into doubt a host of related commercial deals, including huge aircraft orders.

Iran Air Airbus A330. Photo via Google.

Trump hasn’t gone so far as to withdraw from the pact, but he still threatens to do so unless Congress makes changes he wants.

Here in the US, focus is, of course, on the commitment by Iran for Boeing aircraft—none of which are firm contracts, but “commitments” to order.

Of less focus here, if any, is on the outstanding orders placed by Iran for Airbus and ATR aircraft, which are subject to US licensing.

Summary

• 30 Boeing 777s, including 15 Classics are at stake.
• 50 Boeing 737 MAXes to Iran Air and 30 to Iran Asesman are also at stake.
• ATR has 11 aircraft scheduled for delivery in 2018.
• Airbus sold 114 A320s/321s, A330s and A350s to Iran Air. A few white tails already have been delivered.