Iranian airliner names its planes after renowned dignitaries

Experts say history is a nation's identity. Iranian artists say in the modern world, it is important to keep the names of well-known personalities alive and introduce them to the next generation in order to preserve the Persian identity.

Cultural officials say amid the exponential technological advances, societies are losing their touch with art and culture.

Now decorating airplanes with the names of renowned dignitaries is viewed as a creative step toward reuniting modern communities with their rich history.

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