New life for Iranian Troopship

F27-400M 5-8808, minutes before its return to the air on December 14 last year, after being grounded for 20 years. The aircraft has logged relatively few flying hours and should remain in service for at least another decade providing spare parts can be found. Sadra Mosalla ISLAMIC REPUBLIC of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Fokker F27-400M 5-8808 has returned to the air after 20 years. Restoration on the aircraft, which had been grounded since 1998, began at the IRIAF’s overhaul centre