The Day Everything Changed
The crash came in an otherwise uneventful day for Baham. As news of the disaster hit, when families were notified who was where and how they had fared… a name popped up on that last list which stopped him in his tracks: His brother. Baham ran to the crash site despite all of this and arrived only for him know that they were not in any condition to be identified. But not before he had to prove his brother by spotting unique scars left from wartime injuries.
The test was awful. His brothers body was so lifeless and Heavily Impact. That chilling episode was a game-changer for Baham, and also illustrated how seriously the state of Iranian aviation had deteriorated.
Aviation Challenges in Iran
Iran has found it hard to manage a functional and secure aviation system. Ruling after the 1979 Revolution and fresh wave of International sanctions currently restraining new aircraft sales or spare parts constituents in Iran. These regulations have resulted in an older fleet, with a number of aircraft more than twenty years old. The resulting spare-part shortage has grounded many planes with the rest of the fleet operating at just a fraction.
It is much more than just military constraints. Civil aviation is affected by sanctions aimed at military aircraft; Iran also has a number of dual-use commercial aircrafts, which this deal is supposed to prevent being used.
It has a clear safety implication. More than 2,000 lives have been claimed in aircraft incidents since the revolution—most of them civilians. This danger means many Iranians prefer to turn to international airlines for their travel needs, but intra-country flights are still a necessity for the majority.
A Broader Impact
These aviation challenges are felt all the way to top of government. The deaths President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian in a helicopter crash underscore the dangers of older hardware. The 40-year-old helicopter did not have some modern safety features. However, this incident is a reflection of the humungous loss which Baham Dan recently faced and made every one realize that change must happen.
Iran has one of the oldest fleets in the world, with an average aircraft age of 27 years compared to a global fleet aged at just 14 years. That will not only mean a risk of safety, but it could also destroy the morality and serviceability in supplying air services within Iran.
Seeking Solutions
And one clear thing is how Iran's aviation here needs to be modernized. No matter, the heavy hand of international sanctions has effectively closed many gates to advancement. With hundreds dead, air travel safety is one of the most important issues for Iranian citizens and diplomatic solutions must be applied to solve existing logistical problems.
The story of Baham Dan and his brother is an individual tragedy that speaks to a larger tale about our nation. For as long as a more stringent sanction characteristic and/or an alternative method are not set in place the future of air travel safety in Iran is unknown, but therefore quite problematic.
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