Iran Air First A330-200 EP-IJA

jsmoka · Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:27 pm

The Painting of first Iran Air A330 in chateauroux airport ist over...big WOW

https://www.flickr.com/photos/330_340/3 ... ist-RndBof

winterlight · Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:28 pm

At last some bigger titles to break up all the white. I wonder why the A321 didn't get them?

TC957 · Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:35 pm

Thought it did ! Perhaps on the wide-bodied A332 it's just that much more noticeable.

AirbusA343 · Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:43 pm

What route is it to be used on?

Polot · Fri Jan 27, 2017 5:46 pm

The A321 did not get titles as big as this. On the A321 the titles are still fully above the windowline, while with the A330 the windowline intersects the center of the titles.

It seems to be a proportion issue. It appears IR doesn't want the titles overlapping with the front doors, and it is impossible to enlarge the A321 titles anymore than current without overlapping, being crowded up against the wing, or having the windows bisect at a weird location in the titles.

kaitak · Fri Jan 27, 2017 6:18 pm

Let's hope they can get the rest of these as soon as possible, before Trump and his administration cause trouble!

Looks great. Does anyone know what config it's in?

I understand it is being used on eastbound flights - KUL, PEK, NRT etc. Then, no doubt to LHR, AMS and HAM. Of course, it all depends on politics as to how many they can get.

b727fan · Fri Jan 27, 2017 6:45 pm

With the delivery of the new birds, seems like a missed opportunity to come up with a great livery! IR had an awesome livery back in the days. But I guess the focus now is to get them registered and delivered ASAP.... maybe, hopefully, we will have some Persian revival later! Perhaps with the Boeing orders

nascar1 · Fri Jan 27, 2017 8:00 pm

Wow! Looks amazing! Does anyone know if it will maintain the same seating configuration as the Avianca A330's?

Mumrik · Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:14 pm

Great news, and a great refreshment to their livery.
I assume he next will be EP-IJB, IJC... or?

leleko747 · Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:18 pm

Dislike...
IMHO this livery was the best:

Small titles, grey belly, Lufthansa style. Much better than the A330 screaming "IRAN AAAIRRR!!!"

aviationjunky · Fri Jan 27, 2017 10:53 pm

I'm not a fan of the triple stacked lettering after the flag, it would've been better with just a double stack lettering. Other than that, it looks great!

TS-IOR · Sat Jan 28, 2017 1:25 am

Are they taking frames 1608 and 1657 as well?

XLA2008 · Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:07 am

I personally like it, not sure about the writing next to the flag being so big and stacked and it looks as though the flag has grown in size which I'm not to keen on, but other than that I think it's a fresh look. People always talk about the perfect opportunity to launch a new livery, but I think the fact that they have clean and new planes is enough lol, I think it's an improvement thus far! And I like the big titles!

ahj2000 · Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:33 am

leleko747 wrote:
Dislike...
IMHO this livery was the best:

Small titles, grey belly, Lufthansa style. Much better than the A330 screaming "IRAN AAAIRRR!!!"

Disagree. The old one looks, and I know this might be what some like, more old fashioned. In a new era of Iran Air, they might want to use the large title-billboard-total Eurowhite look as it moves forward the carrier. They are keeping the logo for the history and legacy, but the more modern elements are helping not hurting IMO.

WIederling · Sat Jan 28, 2017 9:28 am

aviationjunky wrote:
I'm not a fan of the triple stacked lettering after the flag, it would've been better with just a double stack lettering. Other than that, it looks great!

for some nothing beyond their own airline and self styled designs will suffice :-)

psimpson · Sat Jan 28, 2017 1:51 pm

TS-IOR wrote:
Are they taking frames 1608 and 1657 as well?

Yes

anshabhi · Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:01 pm

Surely, Trump has lost over $15 billion worth of exports to Iran Air.

No country would give you money if you squarely deny them visas.

SR380 · Sat Jan 28, 2017 8:55 pm

Mweh... don't like it much... the title "The Airlines of the Islamic Republic of Iran" and the flag are to big...

persiangulf93 · Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:24 pm

SR380 · Mon Jan 30, 2017 3:53 pm

Hmeee after all... Not that bad... I wonder what will happen with the Boeing deal. With what happened this week-end I don't see IR taking deliveries anytime soon

persiangulf93 · Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:06 pm

SR380 wrote:
Hmeee after all... Not that bad... I wonder what will happen with the Boeing deal. With what happened this week-end I don't see IR taking deliveries anytime soon

I didn't like it either, but it's starting to grow on me. As for Boeing - American workers should not be the victim of political agenda's and Iranians shouldn't be either.

I hope the deal goes through - but I highly doubt it. I'm quite sure that Airbus is really happy now!

superjeff · Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:31 pm

persiangulf93 wrote:
SR380 wrote:
Hmeee after all... Not that bad... I wonder what will happen with the Boeing deal. With what happened this week-end I don't see IR taking deliveries anytime soon

I didn't like it either, but it's starting to grow on me. As for Boeing - American workers should not be the victim of political agenda's and Iranians shouldn't be either.

I hope the deal goes through - but I highly doubt it. I'm quite sure that Airbus is really happy now!

Don't forget that a good portion of the components on Airbus equipment are American made; also, don't forget that relations between the U.S. and Iran are not now, nor have they been since 1979, anything resembling "normal". Iran calls the U.S. the "Great Satan," so I wouldn't expect much cooperation in return from the U.S., whether it is the Trump administration of anybody else.

persiangulf93 · Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:48 pm

superjeff wrote:
persiangulf93 wrote:
SR380 wrote:
Hmeee after all... Not that bad... I wonder what will happen with the Boeing deal. With what happened this week-end I don't see IR taking deliveries anytime soon

I didn't like it either, but it's starting to grow on me. As for Boeing - American workers should not be the victim of political agenda's and Iranians shouldn't be either.

I hope the deal goes through - but I highly doubt it. I'm quite sure that Airbus is really happy now!

Don't forget that a good portion of the components on Airbus equipment are American made; also, don't forget that relations between the U.S. and Iran are not now, nor have they been since 1979, anything resembling "normal". Iran calls the U.S. the "Great Satan," so I wouldn't expect much cooperation in return from the U.S., whether it is the Trump administration of anybody else.

1st: Blocking the Airbus deal would be a direct violation of the JCPOA and will face large resistance from the European Union.
2nd: The US calls Iran a main sponsor of terrorism and the Axis of evil - so I can't say the US government is any better in that regard.
3rd: Airbus has received licenses for all 100 aircraft - Trump can technically revoke them - but it's not in his interests, believe me.

nascar1 · Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:51 pm

I've read that second A330 will join Iran Air fleet on 22 March.

TheGeordielad · Mon Jan 30, 2017 5:57 pm

Looks great can't wait to see it.

SR380 · Mon Jan 30, 2017 8:06 pm

I can not wait to visit this country and fly on IR!

ojjunior · Tue Jan 31, 2017 10:26 am

Well, I'm positive that in the US we will not see this beauty...

OA940 · Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:47 am

Do we know the config and seats? Also, I would adore to see this on a 777-300ER and IR turning into a global carrier like EK and EY, but some prick in the US is xenophobic so...

b727fan · Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:25 pm

OA940 wrote:
Do we know the config and seats? Also, I would adore to see this on a 777-300ER and IR turning into a global carrier like EK and EY, but some prick in the US is xenophobic so...

As long as sharia laws prevail, no chance in hell they can. IR used to be a world class career back in the 70s. Also, its not just about IR as in the fleet, but also need of building up a modern infrastructure/airports is something that Iran lags behind at this point. I am sure things in Iran will change for the better in the near future and then yes, we will once again see the IR (and other potential Iranian carriers) competing with the best of the best. We are talking about a country that can offer a lot in tourism, has a huge young and educated population which simply translates to tremendous potential....

persiangulf93 · Tue Jan 31, 2017 12:53 pm

b727fan wrote:
OA940 wrote:
Do we know the config and seats? Also, I would adore to see this on a 777-300ER and IR turning into a global carrier like EK and EY, but some prick in the US is xenophobic so...

As long as sharia laws prevail, no chance in hell they can. IR used to be a world class career back in the 70s. Also, its not just about IR, as in fleet, but also building up a modern infrastructure of airports is something that Iran lags behind at this point. I am sure things in Iran will change for the better and then yes, I can see an IR (and other potential Iranian carriers) to be world class again competing with the best of the best. We are talking about a huge country and population with tremendous potentials....

Inside the plane people are free to dress how they want. The main difference between EK, EY, QR and IR would be that IR won't serve you alcohol. If tickets are competitive and you have less flying hours - IR could be a good choice.

Also remember that IR can easily transfer 40-50M passengers a year considering the domestic & international demand to and from Iran/ That's already more than half of EK . - These numbers are without transiting passengers.

Here is a recent pictures of developments at IKA

persiangulf93 · Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:33 pm

KarelXWB · Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:35 pm

The plane was ferried to BOD today. I guess some cabin work will be performed before delivery.

KarelXWB · Tue Jan 31, 2017 2:58 pm

Couple close-up photos:

https://flic.kr/p/RDMyVS
https://flic.kr/p/RDMxGE
https://flic.kr/p/QqQb6G

DABYT · Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:03 pm

Looks really good. What a nice paint job!!!

planeophilic · Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:06 pm

It looks not too different from their classical livery.

The question I have, is that what will happen to Iran Air's 80- strong order for Boeing, now that Trump's immigration ban is in place?
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/2016-12-11- ... -Airplanes

zeke · Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:17 pm

Is this the first A330 to be delivered with the RR Trent 772C-60 ? Best hot n high A330 engine available.

persiangulf93 · Tue Jan 31, 2017 3:24 pm

KarelXWB wrote:
Couple close-up photos:

https://flic.kr/p/RDMyVS
https://flic.kr/p/RDMxGE
https://flic.kr/p/QqQb6G

It looks stunning! I still don't like the big flag on the body and the writings next to it - but the beautiful tail makes all up for it.

A388 · Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:13 pm

I really like to new enlarged airline titles on their brand new A330-200. Great way to keep a classic livery with a modern touch.

A388

juliuswong · Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:13 pm

KarelXWB wrote:
Couple close-up photos:

https://flic.kr/p/RDMyVS
https://flic.kr/p/RDMxGE
https://flic.kr/p/QqQb6G

Absolutely stunning! Effortlessly classic with tinge of modernity! A big congratulation to IranAir and its aviation community! I am hoping to visit Iran one day now that AirAsia X flies there. I have so many Iranian friends back in university, they are nothing but the friendliest people you will ever meet.

PS: The flag and the writing seems to be out of place, but the big Homa makes up the shortcoming.

persiangulf93 · Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:20 pm

juliuswong wrote:
KarelXWB wrote:

PS: The flag and the writing seems to be out of place, but the big Homa makes up the shortcoming.

Exactly what I was thinking! Try IR A332 instead of Air AsiaX -They will be used on the KUL-IKA route.

juliuswong · Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:45 pm

persiangulf93 wrote:
juliuswong wrote:
KarelXWB wrote:

PS: The flag and the writing seems to be out of place, but the big Homa makes up the shortcoming.

Exactly what I was thinking! Try IR A332 instead of Air AsiaX -They will be used on the KUL-IKA route.

Oh really? Then I shall try IR then! Thank you for the heads up! Can't wait to see Iran in person!

persiangulf93 · Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:54 pm

juliuswong wrote:
persiangulf93 wrote:
juliuswong wrote:

Exactly what I was thinking! Try IR A332 instead of AirAsiaX -They will be used on the KUL-IKA route.

Oh really? Then I shall try IR then! Thank you for the heads up! Can't wait to see Iran in person!

You're more than welcome! Flights to KUL should resume early March.

aviationjunky · Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:28 pm

persiangulf93 wrote:

Is that an old US Airways tail I see in the background??

fraspotter · Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:15 pm

persiangulf93 wrote:
b727fan wrote:
OA940 wrote:
Do we know the config and seats? Also, I would adore to see this on a 777-300ER and IR turning into a global carrier like EK and EY, but some prick in the US is xenophobic so...

As long as sharia laws prevail, no chance in hell they can. IR used to be a world class career back in the 70s. Also, its not just about IR, as in fleet, but also building up a modern infrastructure of airports is something that Iran lags behind at this point. I am sure things in Iran will change for the better and then yes, I can see an IR (and other potential Iranian carriers) to be world class again competing with the best of the best. We are talking about a huge country and population with tremendous potentials....

Inside the plane people are free to dress how they want. The main difference between EK, EY, QR and IR would be that IR won't serve you alcohol. If tickets are competitive and you have less flying hours - IR could be a good choice.

Also remember that IR can easily transfer 40-50M passengers a year considering the domestic & international demand to and from Iran/ That's already more than half of EK . - These numbers are without transiting passengers.

Here is a recent pictures of developments at IKA

How is that any different than what Saudia already does?

persiangulf93 · Tue Jan 31, 2017 8:29 pm

fraspotter wrote:
persiangulf93 wrote:
b727fan wrote:

As long as sharia laws prevail, no chance in hell they can. IR used to be a world class career back in the 70s. Also, its not just about IR, as in fleet, but also building up a modern infrastructure of airports is something that Iran lags behind at this point. I am sure things in Iran will change for the better and then yes, I can see an IR (and other potential Iranian carriers) to be world class again competing with the best of the best. We are talking about a huge country and population with tremendous potentials....

Inside the plane people are free to dress how they want. The main difference between EK, EY, QR and IR would be that IR won't serve you alcohol. If tickets are competitive and you have less flying hours - IR could be a good choice.

Also remember that IR can easily transfer 40-50M passengers a year considering the domestic & international demand to and from Iran/ That's already more than half of EK . - These numbers are without transiting passengers.

Here is a recent pictures of developments at IKA

How is that any different than what Saudia already does?

Saudia is much stricter and doesn't have intentions to grow as a mega-carrier.

dennypayne · Wed Feb 01, 2017 4:35 am

KarelXWB wrote:
Couple close-up photos:

https://flic.kr/p/RDMyVS
https://flic.kr/p/RDMxGE
https://flic.kr/p/QqQb6G

Does anyone else put registration marks on the radome like that? Would seem to make it a little difficult/confusing to swap out parts, which seems to happen with those fairly frequently...

persiangulf93 · Wed Feb 01, 2017 10:05 am

SR380 · Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:21 am

Does anyone have picture of the cabin? Can we expect to be the same as Avianca?

persiangulf93 · Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:23 am

SR380 wrote:
Does anyone have picture of the cabin? Can we expect to be the same as Avianca?

Yes. It will have the same cabin as Avianca Brasil - We need to wait for the other Airbuses later this year to see the new IR product.

AirPacific747 · Wed Feb 01, 2017 11:41 am

Oh no.. I don't like those belly logos

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