| | |

Madagascar Arrests 22 in Boeing 777 Smuggling Scandal

ByAdmin

Madagascar’s Ministry of Justice has arrested 22 individuals linked to the illegal transfer of five Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft to Iran in July 2025. Among those detained are senior officials from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority, individuals tied to India-based Udaan Aviation, and employees of several local companies. The arrests follow allegations of forgery and corruption that enabled Iranian carriers—restricted by Western sanctions—to acquire additional…

| | | | |

Iran Air Takes Delivery Of Two A330-200s, Serials 1286 & 1322

ByAdmin

Iran Air, the national flag carrier of Iran, has taken delivery of two Airbus A330-200 aircraft, identified by serial numbers 1286 and 1322, both equipped with Trent 772B-60 engines from Rolls-Royce. The delivery marks a significant addition to the airline’s long-haul fleet as it works to modernize and restore its international reach.

| | |

China Southern to Resume Beijing Daxing to Tehran Route

ByAdmin

China Southern Airlines has announced plans to resume its direct service between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport starting March 3, 2025. The route will be operated using the Airbus A330, known for its comfort and efficiency on long-haul flights.

| | |

Moldova Considers Banning 22 Russian Airlines

ByAdmin

Moldova is reportedly considering a ban on the operations of 22 Russian airlines and several carriers from other countries, including Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Iran. The move is part of an effort to align Moldova’s aviation policies with international standards and address regulatory concerns surrounding these airlines.

| | |

Azman Air Denies Aircraft Sale to Iran Amid Maintenance-Related Allegations

ByAdmin

Azman Air, a Nigerian airline, has firmly denied allegations that it sold two of its aircraft—a Boeing 737-300 and an Airbus A340-600—to Mahan Air in Iran. The airline clarified that these aircraft were dispatched to Iran solely for C-check maintenance, a routine procedure mandated every 18 months by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

| | | | |

Mahan Air Delivery Raises Sanctions Violation Concerns

ByAdmin

Mahan Air, based in Iran, has taken delivery of two aircraft: an Airbus A340-600, identified by serial 765, and a Boeing 737-300, serial 28557. These aircraft were previously operated by Azman Air, a Nigerian carrier. The deliveries have drawn scrutiny from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over potential violations of international sanctions.

|

Iran Localizes Airbus and Boeing Engine Parts Production

ByAdmin

Iran has successfully localized the production of engine parts for Airbus and Boeing aircraft, a significant milestone achieved in collaboration with MAPNA Group, a leading Iranian industrial conglomerate. The announcement was made by Hossein Pourfarzaneh, head of the Civil Aviation Organization, highlighting the country’s strides in achieving self-reliance in aviation technology.