Iran Air

Iran Air is Iran's state-owned flag carrier. Its origins trace to Iranian Airways, founded in 1944; the present company was formed in 1961 through the merger of Iranian Airways and another domestic operator. It is headquartered in Tehran and uses Imam Khomeini International Airport as a principal hub for international services, alongside Mehrabad Airport for domestic flights. The airline uses IATA code IR, ICAO code IRA, and the callsign IRANAIR. It operates passenger and cargo services linking Tehran with Iranian cities and selected regional and international destinations. Its route network may change in response to operational and regulatory conditions. The carrier has faced restrictions associated with sanctions, including challenges in renewing aircraft and sourcing parts. Iran Air is owned by Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. The Homa bird is a prominent element of the airline's visual identity.