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The Abating Airbus: The A310 Fades into History

November 6, 2018 Ian McMurtry

“The sequel is never a good as the original.” It’s a phrase often associated with TV or movies but the same could be said for Airbus Industries aircraft. Coming off the success of the A300,

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Air France, British Airways and KLM to Suspend Routes to Tehran

August 25, 2018 Andy Nelson

Three of Europe’s largest carriers have announced they plan to end flights to Tehran, the Iranian capital, citing lack of demand and poor financial performance. The final flights in September will mark the end of

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Exclusive: Last Commercially Operating Boeing 747SP Flown to Retirement in Iran

May 25, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Iran’s history of turbulent relations with Western nations has greatly impacted its aviation industry and forced aging aircraft to continue flying as newer replacements were unobtainable. As a result, aviation enthusiasts from around the world

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Iran Air Expects First Boeing Delivery and Outlines New Routes

February 9, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

With 15 Boeing 777-300ERs on order, Iran Air expects to receive its first long-haul aircraft this July, if U.S. officials do not interfere with the order. The airline made headlines last April when it almost

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Bombardier and Iran Close To Reaching a Deal

January 17, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Just over a year ago, Iran Air received its first brand new airplane in over 24 years. It was also the first new aircraft delivery for the nation as a whole, following the lifting of sanctions

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Iran Air Takes Delivery of First Four ATR 72-600 Aircraft

May 16, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

Last April, Iran’s national carrier, Iran Air, signed a firm order with Aerei da Trasporto Regionale (ATR) to purchase 20 ATR 72-600s. The order came in just a short while after Iran Air received its

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Iran Air to Receive First Boeing 777-300ER a Year Early

April 10, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

In December of 2016, Iran Air landed a major deal worth $16.6 billion with Boeing for 80 jets including 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, 15 Boeing 777-300ERs, and 15 Boeing 777-9s. The airline was scheduled

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Iran Air Celebrates Arrival of New Airbus A321

January 12, 2017 Mateen Kontoravdis

After 24 years without any new airplanes, Iran Air finally received their first of many new aircraft yesterday, an Airbus A321. A ceremony was held at Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse to celebrate this historic day.

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Boeing and Iran Air Ink Landmark $16 Billion Aircraft Deal

December 11, 2016 Joe Pesek

Boeing today in a press release announced an agreement with Iran Air for 80 aircraft, including 50 737 MAX 8s, 15 777-300ERs, and 15 777-9s. The agreement does comply with a US government license that

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The Abating Airbus: The A310 Fades into History

Air France, British Airways and KLM to Suspend Routes to Tehran

Exclusive: Last Commercially Operating Boeing 747SP Flown to Retirement in Iran

Iran Air Expects First Boeing Delivery and Outlines New Routes

Bombardier and Iran Close To Reaching a Deal

Iran Air Takes Delivery of First Four ATR 72-600 Aircraft

Iran Air to Receive First Boeing 777-300ER a Year Early

Iran Air Celebrates Arrival of New Airbus A321

Boeing and Iran Air Ink Landmark $16 Billion Aircraft Deal

Southwest Pushes Back 737 MAX Return While United Remains Uncertain

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Spirit Goes Cancun Crazy With Five New Routes

Lufthansa Cabin Crew to Strike