Two Mahan Air A346 planes now flying international routes, defying U.S. sanctions

Two Mahan Air aircraft obtained 08MAY15 with Iraqi assistance are now flying international routes, in defiance of U.S. sanctions related to the airline's past IRGC-related logistical activities in support of Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanese Hezbollah, MODAFL and ICAO. The two aircraft are:

- Mahan Air Airbus A340-642, reg. EP-MMH (cn 391)

- Mahan Air Airbus A340-642, reg. EP-MMR (cn 416)

International flights for these U.S.-sanctioned aircraft now include the following destinations:

- Athens International Airport (ATH / LGAV), since 19JUN15

- Ankara - Esenboğa International Airport (ESB / LTAC), since 07JUN15

- Dubai International Airport (DXB / OMDB), since 03JUN15

Above: Mahan Air Airbus A340-642, reg. EP-MMH (cn 391) at Athens International Airport

Mahan Air Flight W558 photographed 19JUN15 by Antoni Sanagno

Table of recent flights for Mahan Air EP-MMH (cn 391)  [source: Flightradar24]

Table of recent flights for Mahan Air EP-MMR (cn 416)  [source: Flightradar24]

Also of interest, Mahan Air on 17JUN15 inaugurated flights to Milan – Malpensa Airport (MXP / LIMC). Inaugural flight undertaken by Airbus A343 aircraft reg. EP-MMB, obtained by Mahan Air on 23DEC12.

Mahan Air Airbus A340-311, reg. EP-MMB (cn 7335A2) undergoing water salute ceremony at Malpensa Airport

Mahan Air Flight W5110 photographed 17JUN15 by MXphotos

Rouhani trip to Ankara aboard IRIG Airbus A321

IRI President Rouhani departs Tehran aboard IRIG aircraft bound for Ankara, bringing with him a delegation of ministers to visit President Abdullah Gül, his Turkish counterpart. They discussed bilateral, regional and international developments. [Source: Mehr News Agency]

                                                   Aircraft: Airbus A321-231
                                                   Operator: Islamic Republic of Iran Government
                                                   Reg: EP-AGB (cn 1202)
                                                   Location: Tehran - Mehrabad International (THR / OIII)
                                                   Date: 9 June 2014
                                                   Photographer: Mahmood Hosseini
                                                   Notes: Aircraft visible in background, right

Visible in background, right: Islamic Republic of Iran Government Boeing 707-386C, registration EP-AJE / 1001 (cn 21396/928).