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Mahan Air Delivery Raises Sanctions Violation Concerns

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.

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U.S. Extends Sanctions on Mahan Air and Former Partners

The United States has extended sanctions on Mahan Air, a major Iranian airline, along with its former partners for another year. Originally imposed due to concerns about the airline’s alleged ties to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and other restricted entities, these sanctions continue to restrict Mahan Air’s international operations, limiting access to financial services, aircraft parts,…