Airbus announced on 10th March that Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new A330-200, the first of 45 A330 Family aircraft on order.

The delivery of the aircraft is part of Iran Air’s major fleet renewal plan, and is the first widebody from a firm order placed by the national carrier of Iran in December 2016 for 100 Airbus aircraft (46 single aisle and 54 wide-body jets) to renew and expand its fleet with new aircraft.

Iran Air’s A330-200 features a two class cabin layout, seating 32 passengers in business and 206 in economy.

It is the second aircraft that Iran Air has received from Airbus this year, following the delivery of an A321 on 12th January.