Iran Air Grounds 1/3 of Airbus Fleet
Nov 15th, 2005 | By Jared BlankEconomic sanctions on Iran are starting to affect its flag carrier, Iran Air. The airline was forced to ground 5 of its 16 Airbus planes because they are unable to purchase spare parts for the aircraft. Iran Air’s spokesman said that the sanctions are putting lives at risk. Which I don’t disagree with, especially since the sanctions have forced the carrier to resort to purchasing far-less-safe Russian made aircraft.
learn to make your own planes!
learn to make your own planes!