TEHRAN - The secretary of the Aerospace, Transportation and Urban Development of Iran’s Knowledge-Based Economy Development Headquarters announced plans to develop air taxis and production of low-sulfur fuel by using modern technology.
“On the fuel issue, we are also pursuing the development of a low-sulfur fuel production project in cooperation with the energy sector. Of course, at present several companies in Iran produce this fuel, but there is a need to increase the production capacity and quality of the technologies used so that in addition to meeting domestic needs, exports can also be carried out,” Hussein Shokri said.
“The capacity of the country’s existing airports has provided a very suitable basis for the development of air taxis,” he added.
“Around 300 companies are active in this field, many of which cooperate with each other in a chain in the field of design, manufacture, and maintenance of aircraft, satellites, and related systems. Our plan is to increase the number of these companies and expand the knowledge-based economy in this industry,” Shokri said.
Low-sulfur fuel refers to fuels, typically diesel or marine fuel, with a significantly reduced sulfur content compared to conventional fuels. This reduction is crucial for meeting environmental regulations, improving air quality, and enabling the use of advanced emission control technologies.
Low-sulfur fuels contain a much lower percentage of sulfur by weight compared to standard fuels. 
Low-sulfur fuels contribute to cleaner air by reducing sulfur dioxide (SO2) and particulate matter (PM) emissions, which are harmful to human health and the environment.