Qeshm Air

Qeshm Air is an Iranian commercial airline headquartered in Tehran. It operates scheduled domestic services, international passenger routes and charter flights, with a network historically focused on connecting Iranian cities with destinations in the Middle East. The airline was established in 1993 under the name Faraz Qeshm Airline and initially developed its operation by leasing aircraft from other carriers rather than relying exclusively on an owned fleet. Its early routes included services between Tehran and Qeshm Island and between Tehran and Dubai, linking the Iranian mainland and the strategically important free-trade island with a major regional commercial center. The carrier expanded during the 1990s. By 2000, its fleet had reached seven aircraft, according to the referenced account. Over its operating history, Qeshm Air and its predecessor have used a varied fleet that included Airbus, Fokker, McDonnell Douglas, Tupolev and Yakovlev aircraft. This range reflects the changing availability of aircraft in Iran and the operational demands of domestic, regional and charter flying. Former equipment listed for the airline includes Airbus A300B4, Airbus A319-100, Airbus A321-100, Fokker 50, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, Tupolev Tu-154M, Yakovlev Yak-40 and Yakovlev Yak-42D aircraft. Ownership has also been an important part of Qeshm Air's corporate history. The airline was previously founded and owned by Babak Zanjani. After Zanjani was convicted of corruption, the airline became part of the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum's sphere of ownership. The cited reference describes Qeshm Air as being owned by the Ministry of Petroleum and jointly controlled with private companies. This ownership history distinguishes the airline from independent private carriers and places it within the broader context of Iranian state-linked aviation businesses. Qeshm Air is separate from Fars Air Qeshm, another Iranian airline with a similar name. The two companies should not be treated as the same brand or operating entity. Qeshm Air's principal business remains air passenger transportation, supplemented by charter operations and, where available, related aviation services. The available reference material does not provide a verified current route list, financial data, executive roster or detailed description of its present fleet beyond identifying the airline as an active scheduled and charter operator.

Qeshm Air was established in 1993 as Faraz Qeshm Airline. Rather than beginning with a large owned fleet, the company launched operations by leasing aircraft from other airlines. Its first reported routes connected Tehran with Qeshm Island and Dubai. These routes gave the carrier both a domestic role, linking the capital with Qeshm, and an international regional role centered on the United Arab Emirates. The airline expanded during its first decade. By 2000, it reportedly operated seven aircraft. Its historical fleet was diverse, comprising aircraft from several manufacturers and eras. Airbus A300B4, A319-100 and A321-100 aircraft were among the Airbus types associated with the airline, while regional and narrow-body operations also involved Fokker 50, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, Tupolev Tu-154M, Yakovlev Yak-40 and Yakovlev Yak-42D aircraft. The presence of these types indicates that Qeshm Air's activities have included a mixture of domestic trunk routes, regional services and charter operations. A major event in the airline's history occurred on 17 May 2001. A Faraz Qeshm Airlines Yakovlev Yak-40 departed Tehran for Gorgan Airport with 30 people aboard. Because of adverse weather, the flight was diverted. The aircraft subsequently crashed in the Alborz Mountains near Sari. Everyone on board died. The victims included Rahman Dadman, Iran's transport minister, two deputy ministers and seven additional members of parliament, making the accident a particularly significant event in Iran's aviation and political history. Qeshm Air's ownership later changed substantially. The airline had previously been founded and owned by Babak Zanjani. Following Zanjani's conviction for corruption, the carrier became part of the Ministry of Petroleum of Iran. The cited reference describes the airline as owned by the ministry while also being jointly controlled with private companies. This transition changed Qeshm Air from a business associated with a private owner into a state-linked airline with mixed public and private control. The airline is headquartered in Tehran, although its name reflects its historical connection with Qeshm Island. It operates scheduled domestic and international passenger services and charter flights. The available reference does not establish a complete current route map, current fleet count or detailed financial profile. Qeshm Air should also be distinguished from Fars Air Qeshm, a separate Iranian airline whose similar name can otherwise cause confusion.

• 2001

  Yak-40 crash near Sari

  [1]Qeshm Airen.wikipedia.org

  A Faraz Qeshm Airlines Yakovlev Yak-40 crashed in the Alborz Mountains after diverting in bad weather, killing all 30 people aboard.

• 2000

  Fleet reaches seven aircraft

  [1]Qeshm Airen.wikipedia.org

  By 2000, the airline reportedly operated seven aircraft.

• 1993

  Airline founded as Faraz Qeshm Airline

  [1]Qeshm Airen.wikipedia.org

  The carrier was established in Iran under the name Faraz Qeshm Airline and began developing operations through leased aircraft.

• 1993

  Initial Tehran–Qeshm and Tehran–Dubai routes

  [1]Qeshm Airen.wikipedia.org

  The airline's first reported services connected Tehran with Qeshm Island and Dubai.

• Ownership transferred into the Ministry of Petroleum's sphere

  [1]Qeshm Airen.wikipedia.org

  After former owner Babak Zanjani was convicted of corruption, Qeshm Air became part of the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum's ownership structure, with private companies also involved in control.

Iranian scheduled and charter airline serving domestic routes and regional Middle Eastern markets.

• Passenger aviation · 1993

  Scheduled domestic passenger services

  Qeshm Air operates scheduled flights within Iran. Its early network included a Tehran–Qeshm connection, and the airline's domestic role has centered on linking Iranian cities and regional centers. The available reference does not provide a verified current route list or frequency schedule.

• Passenger aviation · 1993

  Scheduled international passenger services

  The airline operates international passenger services, historically including a Tehran–Dubai route. Its international positioning is primarily regional, serving destinations in the Middle East rather than presenting itself as a long-haul global carrier.

• Charter aviation

  Charter flights

  Charter flying is part of Qeshm Air's business alongside scheduled passenger operations. The supplied sources do not identify specific charter customers, seasonal programs or current destinations.

• Air cargo

  Cargo and related aviation services

  The existing dossier identifies cargo services among the airline's typical offerings, but the cited reference does not provide enough detail to describe a distinct cargo network, freighter fleet or dedicated cargo product.

1. 1Qeshm Airen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Qeshm Air official websiteqeshm-air.com