TEHRAN - In a significant development for Iran's aviation industry, a knowledge-based company has achieved a major breakthrough by mastering the production of jet engine turbine blades, according to a report by the Tasnim News Agency. 

The CEO of the knowledge-based company, a subsidiary of the Iran Power Plant Projects Management Company (MAPNA) Group, proudly announced during an interview with Tasnim that Iranian scientists have successfully engineered high-tech jet engine blades, a crucial component that forms the turbine section of aircraft engines.

Mani Rezvani shared that the recent technological advancement has paved the way for the rehabilitation of 28 grounded McDonnell Douglas passenger planes. The aircraft is out of service as a result of Western sanctions, which have severely restricted Iranian airlines' access to jet engine blades.

Rezvani explained that Iranian experts embarked on a reverse engineering project, culminating in the creation of a prototype of the JT8D engine blades two months ago. This homegrown product is currently undergoing rigorous testing and is expected to receive certification from the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran.

By June 20, the first Boeing MD passenger plane equipped with Iranian engine blades will undergo its inaugural flight, the CEO added. Once this initial milestone is achieved, the knowledge-based company plans to mass-produce the blades and implement them in other engines, subject to authorization from relevant bodies.

The production cost of the Iranian jet engine blades stands at approximately $8,000, a substantial saving compared to the $22,000 price tag of foreign products.

“The company's vision extends beyond domestic use. We have long-term plans to export these Iranian-made jet engine blades to Russia and nations in the Caucasus region,” Rezvani added.