Boeing 747 detained in Argentina finally takes off for the first time in 18 months

A Boeing 747 cargo plane, previously owned by Mahan Air, was detained in Buenos Aires since June 2022 due to suspicions of crew members linked to terrorist organizations. The plane was acquired from an Iranian airline in violation of sanctions. In January, a judge ruled the seizure of the aircraft to be legal, and it was transferred to US registry. It recently took off under the call sign Tyson 23 and landed in Florida. The future of the aircraft is uncertain, as it will likely be stripped down for parts or retired.