The UK has suspended Iranian airline Mahan Air’s operating permit on safety grounds, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.
The DfT said Mahan had been involved in incidents which suggested a poor level of operational control and planning.
It also cited poor safety control, including some aircraft operating without collision avoidance systems.
Last month the airline increased the regularity of its flights from Tehran to Manchester to five times a week.
Mahan, whose network spans 21 destinations in 10 countries, is based in the Iranian capital.
“We’ll work with EU and other partners to help Air Mahan to rectify any deficiencies, but we won’t allow them to recommence operations until they have convinced us they can do it safely,” the DoT said.
By: PMN - 12th September 2007 at 03:11
Especially if they plan on flying at 600ft when they are six miles away from the airport like last time…!
What’s the problem? It gives us photographers more chances of shooting the aircraft! 🙂
Paul
By: Ren Frew - 12th September 2007 at 02:16
According to the farmer who reported it to police, the landing gear nearly hit his straw pile. A 600ft straw pile? Im surprised it doesnt blow away!
Apparently he also filed a complaint about a passing trans-atlantic flight almost chopping down his giant beanstalk ! 😀
By: phoenix80 - 12th September 2007 at 01:48
The above-said Airline is owned by ex-president Rafsanjani who is also known as a corrupt cleric among the people.
By: steve rowell - 24th July 2007 at 00:48
Especially if they plan on flying at 600ft when they are six miles away from the airport like last time
That is totally unbelievable in this day and age!!
By: andrewm - 23rd July 2007 at 11:45
According the farmer who reported it to police, the landing gear nearly hit his straw pile. A 600ft straw pile? Im surprised it doesnt blow away!
By: cloud_9 - 23rd July 2007 at 10:11
A very prudent move it’s better to be safe than sorry
Especially if they plan on flying at 600ft when they are six miles away from the airport like last time…!
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/4744614.stm
By: steve rowell - 23rd July 2007 at 00:16
A very prudent move it’s better to be safe than sorry
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