Bizarre: Fly Armenia 737 Diverts To Iran, Goes "Missing" - 737

Bizarre: Fly Armenia 737 Diverts To Iran, Goes "Missing"

Ben Schlappig — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:22:18 +0000

Well this is without a doubt the most interesting airline story of 2021, even though we actually have no clue what happened.

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Benjamin — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 00:40:42 +0000

Why isn't the US punishing Armenia for breaking US sanctions? This is ridiculous! Other countries are severely punished for this behavior. Why not Armenia? Is it because of the powerful Armenian special interests, who contribute to many election campaigns on Capitol Hill? Pay to play?

Etan — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:21:55 +0000

Is this something dangerous to post a sanction to particular country, but let the country still fly the aircraft? There must be skipped maintenance due to sanction. Does aircraft manufacture has concern, since the likelihood of the aircraft get issue is higher, and it will impact to safety record for those particular aircraft?

Terry M — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 21:32:54 +0000

Iranians are doing very well in circumventing sanctions

Darius — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 18:25:09 +0000

Dear Ben, I would like to inform you that B737-300 MSN28873, previous registration LY-ELF, was leased from Ireland registered lessor under operating lease (dry lease agreement only) and aircraft was redelivered back to lessor more than a year ago. Dry lease agreement was terminated on 3rd of February 2020 and removed from GetJet Airlines AOC. Lease termination and all related documents were submitted to all authorities as per existing regulations. Neither GetJet Airlines nor any of its related companies never owned above mentioned aircraft or any of its engines and never entered into any sale or purchase agreement. Furthermore, it’s important to mention that GetJet Airlines never had any dealings with Fly Armenia or any other parties related to Fly Armenia. Please note, GetJet Airlines is not a leasing company. GetJet Airlines is an IOSA registered airline headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania that offers ACMI and Charter services. We fly on behalf of well-known international airlines and major tour operators in Baltic states. Statements about GetJet Airlines posted by you are misleading and incorrect. Information you have provided in your article may have negative impact on the company’s reputation. I kindly ask you to correct the article and remove GetJet Airlines reference. Regards, Darius Viltrakis CEO GetJet Airlines

Hotel Sierra Kilo — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:18:48 +0000

@Andrew I went to the website too, but some things seem to have changed: -The destinations page only lists Russian destinations now; can't find Beijing or Prague. -The 'owner' actually seems to have a 'real' office now, according to Google Maps. However, going into a nearby photosphere revealed only some residential buildings, with the 'office' hidden behind a tree. -The text, though... 3rd-grade me would have done a better job, if I may say so myself. Looks like someone actually tried to make the operation look legit, but failed.

vlcnc — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 12:01:33 +0000

LOL at them nicking Air Italy's logo... @Mike you're right indeed it is, recoloured in the Armenian flag colours.

Tomislav — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 11:07:20 +0000

Considering the registration UR-CNP it is actually registered in Ukraine so enterig EU is not an issue.

sierra — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:03:03 +0000

@SF , what?!

SF — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 04:33:06 +0000

To all those supporting Iran skirting here sanctions: Really?!!!! Are you all unaware of all the terror financing and peddling that Iran does all over the world? It is not a secret and their Revolutionary Guard travels the world to train and supply terrorists and plan and order terror attacks.