Am I able to install Lion from 2011 macbook Air?

I am going to buy the new macbook air.  I have an imac and was wondering if I can install the lion onto my imac from the macbook air? 

In my opinion is not fair that they charge 30$ for the multiple license in the App Store, but if you pay 1299$ for the Macbook Air with Lion (you are paying those 30$ included in the price of the MacbookAir), you cannot enjoy the extra licenses. And I'll remind you that they charge me 2150$ for the high end iMac 27".
That's because is not fair don't allow me to install on my other iMac, when I paid for it, when all the people that buy on the App Store, they can.

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