Mahan Air

Mahan Air is a privately owned Iranian airline founded in 1991 and launched operations in 1992. It is headquartered in Tehran and is named after the city of Mahan in Kerman Province. The airline uses Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and Mehrabad International Airport among its operational hubs, alongside Kerman Airport. The carrier operates passenger and cargo services within Iran and internationally, although its route network has changed in response to operational and regulatory restrictions. Its fleet has included aircraft from the Airbus and Boeing families, as well as regional aircraft. Fleet composition and size have varied over time. Mahan Air has faced US sanctions, while European aviation restrictions and political and regulatory conditions have affected parts of its international operation. Its IATA code is W5, its ICAO code is IRM, and its radio callsign is MAHAN AIR.