Iran Air has retired its last Airbus A300B4, ending passenger operations of the type worldwide. According to industry reports, the aircraft made its final commercial flight back in June. Its retirement closes more than four decades of service for a model that was once central to Airbus’ early success.

The airline had kept the aircraft in use long after most airlines retired the type, largely because sanctions limited its ability to refresh the fleet . The A300B4’s exit now leaves only later A300-600R models in Iran Air’s passenger fleet. The airline had previously withdrawn older aircraft and then reactivated them when replacement options failed to materialize.

Reports Suggest Iran Air’s A300B4 Completed Final Commercial Flight In June

According to Planespotters.net data, an Airbu

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