Norwegian: US sanctions prevent repair of 737 stranded in Iran
Long-haul LCC Norwegian said it has been unable to service a Boeing 737 MAX 8 that landed in Iran more than three weeks ago because US sanctions on the country made it difficult to obtain the required spare part. The aircraft diverted to Shiraz in western Iran Dec. 14 after developing an engine-related problem during a flight from Dubai to Oslo, the airline said. A replacement aircraft was dispatched to continue the journey to Norway and the 737 has remained in Iran. “There’s a technical issue with the aircraft that requires a new part,” a Norwegian spokesman said. “Our technicians have been in [to Iran] to investigate, but due to sanctions, that has caused a delay in getting the aircraft. We are working on multiple options to get the aircraft back into service but have no definite timeline for that as yet.”<br/>
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Norwegian: US sanctions prevent repair of 737 stranded in Iran
Long-haul LCC Norwegian said it has been unable to service a Boeing 737 MAX 8 that landed in Iran more than three weeks ago because US sanctions on the country made it difficult to obtain the required spare part. The aircraft diverted to Shiraz in western Iran Dec. 14 after developing an engine-related problem during a flight from Dubai to Oslo, the airline said. A replacement aircraft was dispatched to continue the journey to Norway and the 737 has remained in Iran. “There’s a technical issue with the aircraft that requires a new part,” a Norwegian spokesman said. “Our technicians have been in [to Iran] to investigate, but due to sanctions, that has caused a delay in getting the aircraft. We are working on multiple options to get the aircraft back into service but have no definite timeline for that as yet.”<br/>
