Which Airlines Flew The Most Airbus A300s? simpleflying.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from simpleflying.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Why The Airbus A300 Is Still Popular In Iran
Advertisement:
The A300 was Airbus’ first aircraft. There are only a few places left where it is still in service, though. Iran is one of the countries where the plane flies with several airlines. This is not really by choice; it results from sanctions that prevent airlines from renewing fleets, as this article explores.
Iran Air still operates 10 A300 aircraft. Photo: Getty Images
Iran in the 1970s
Back in the 1970s, airlines in Iran had some large and modern fleets. The largest airline and flag carrier, Iran Air, was founded in 1944 and began international services to several European countries as well as extensive domestic services. It expanded to the US in 1971.