IranAir brings three grounded jets back to fleet
Iran’s national airline, IranAir, has repaired three aircraft that had been grounded due to sanctions limiting Iranian airlines’ access to foreign-made parts and maintenance technology.
In a statement on Monday, IranAir said an Airbus A310, a Fokker F100, and a Boeing 747 freighter had returned to service after undergoing specialized maintenance, adding 331 seats to Iran’s passenger capacity.
The airline said technicians completed a medium C-check, non-destructive testing (NDT) and engine repairs on the Airbus A310, enabling it to resume service, including flights transporting Iranian pilgrims to Saudi Arabia.
The Fokker F100 received an engine replacement and landing gear overhaul, while additional technical restrictions were removed, IranAir said, adding that the Boeing 747 freighter had also rejoined operations to play a key role in the company's cargo transport operations.
In recent years, Iranian airlines have carried out extensive repair work on grounded aircraft, largely due to US sanctions that block access to spare parts and maintenance services. Experts say the restrictions have pushed Iran to expand its domestic aircraft repair and overhaul capabilities, with some local firms reportedly offering inspections and refurbishments to foreign customers.
However, airlines warn that they still require around $500 million to repair more than 100 aircraft currently grounded because spare parts cannot be imported.
Aviation authorities said in late 2024 that Iran had mastered the technology needed to manufacture parts for the engines of Boeing and Airbus jets.
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