It would cement the jumbo jet as part of the Pahlavi “modern” narrative, tying royal legitimacy to national development. It would help build Homa brand in the public imagination — not just as a national airline, but as a carrier backed by the highest levels of the monarchy. It would inspire confidence in Iran’s technological and industrial capacity, encouraging public support for further modernization projects, whether in aviation, infrastructure, or education.
Looking back, a royal visit like this (real or imagined) feels deeply evocative: it encapsulates a time when was projecting ambition, modernity, and global integration. The 747 — once called “the queen of the skies” — becomes a metaphor for a nation soaring with confidence. In retrospect, even if there was no formal documented ceremony with Farah Pahlavi, the very idea of her associated with Homa’s first jumbo jet captures a powerful intersection of royalty, technology, and national aspiration.
