Boeing has entered a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with Iran’s Aseman Airlines to sell 30 new 737 MAX jets for $3bn.

The agreement also offers purchase rights for 30 additional 737 MAXs to the airline.

The latest MOA is the second deal Boeing has signed with an Iranian airline since sanctions were lifted from the country in January last year, following a global agreement on the country's nuclear programme, reported CNN Money.

Last December, Boeing finalised an $8bn deal to sell 80 jets to Iran Air.

“Boeing will look to the Office of Foreign Assets Control for approval to perform under this transaction."

While the deal still requires approval from the US Government, deliveries are expected to begin by 2022.

Boeing said in a statement: “Boeing negotiated the MOA under authorisations from the US Government following a determination that Iran had met its obligations under the nuclear accord signed in 2015.

“Boeing will look to the Office of Foreign Assets Control for approval to perform under this transaction.

“Boeing continues to follow the lead of the US Government with regards to working with Iran’s airlines, and any and all contracts with Iran’s airlines are contingent upon US Government approval.”

According to estimates from the US Department of Commerce, significant aerospace deals similar to those by Boeing will help create or sustain around 18,000 jobs in the country.

Image: A Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.