Kish Air - Iran Airlines

Kish Airline was found on Dec.16,1988. To start its passenger operations after receiving temporary operations permit, the company leased 2 aircrafts (one TU-134 and one AN-24) from bulgaria Airline on wet lease basis. Kish Air received its air operator certificate (AOC) in the year of 1990 after demonstrating it's competence to Civil Aviation authorities, during its first year of operations, thus becoming the first private company to receive its AOC from Civil Aviation of IR. of Iran at this time the company began wet leasing 3 TU-154Ms from Russian leasing companies returning back the Bulgarian TU-134 and AN-24 aircraft. The company also wet leased 2 Yak-42D aircraft from Russia. Towards the end of year 1992 the company was at the verge of bankruptcy, and most of the key managers were replaced by a new professional team of managers most of which are still running the company successfully today. In 1999 Kish Air having enough financial strength

decided to replace its wet leased fleets with dry leased and purchased aircraft, and within one year period was able to operate 2 dry leased and on purchased TU-154 aircraft, and hire and train the required air crew and maintenance personnel. At present Kish Air is orerating a fleet of six medium range MD-83 / TU-154M and fleet of six short range Fokker F-50 on its domestic and international routes.

In 1998 new team of management by launching it's "go forward plan" has catapulted the company to new heights of service excellence and financial performance among Iranian private airline.

Fly to Gain Ò Achieve better industry margins. Grow the airline where it can make money and improve the mix of classes," Expand international flights and continue eliminating non-value-added costs".

Provide for the Future Ò Reduce interest expense, develop and lay the foundation for future growth. Focus on the fleet plan and develop revenue hubs. Generate strong cash flow and improve financial flexibility.

Make Reliability a Top Priority Ò We are proud of selling a reliable product. Our excellent record and reputation shows that we continuously strive to achieve: on-time arrivals, speedy and reliable baggage handling, care for complaints and involuntary denied boardings. Keep polishing the company's image and improving the product. Working as a Team - Trying hard to be a company where employees enjoy coming to work every day and are valued for their contributions. Treat each other with dignity and respect. Focus on safety, make employee programs easy to use, and keep improving communication in order to improve team work. Pay compensation that is fair to employees and fair to the company.

Working As a Team - Trying hard to be a company where employees enjoy coming to work every day and are valued for their contributions. Treat each other with dignity and respect. Focus on safety, make employee programs easy to use, and keep improving communication in order to improve team work. pay compensation that is fair to employees and fair to the company.