Mahan Air

Routes hears about SVO's recovery that made it Europe's largest airport by passenger numbers in June.

The carrier describes the fleet additions as an important boost for the country’s civilian aviation industry, which has struggled for many years because of ageing fleets and American-imposed restrictions on access to replacement aircraft, parts, technology and service.

Nearly forty years ago the Airbus adventure started with the A300B, an innovative response to airlines’ requirements. In 1972 the world’s first

Asian carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Iranian operator Mahan Air will both introduce connections to the Chinese city of Guangzhou with new