The EU has banned Iran Aseman Airlines from flying within the the region, citing safety issues.
The ban came after the EU updated its air safety list, which includes records of airlines that do not meet global safety standards, and are subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the EU.
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In the latest upgrade, EU has also removed all Kazakh airlines from its air safety list and has added a total of 193 airlines to the list.
Operating since 1980, Iran Aseman Airlines currently conducts scheduled domestic and international flights, as well as charter and air taxi services.
EU transport commissioner Violeta Bulc said: "The EU Air Safety list is one of our main instruments to continuously offer the highest level of air safety to Europeans.
“I am particularly glad that after years of work and European technical assistance, we are today able to clear all Kazakh air carriers.
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By GlobalData“This also is a positive signal for all the countries that remain on the list. It shows that work and cooperation pay off. The Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency are ready to assist."
EU further noted that six airlines, including Gabon’s Afrijet and Nouvelle Air Affaires SN2AG; South Korea’s Air Koryo; Air Service Comores; Iran Air and TAAG Angola Airlines, are allowed to fly only specific aircraft types to the EU.
