Grounded Cargo Boeing 747 Ordered To Be Turned Over To The US

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By Andrew Crider

Published Jan 3, 2024

A Argentinian judge has agreed to allow the United States Marshal Service to reprocess a Emtrasur 747 held in Argentina

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Argentina agrees to hand over Venezuelan 747-300 to the US for violating export control laws. Impounded since June 2022 for alleged Iran espionage.
Inconsistencies in the manifest revealed Iranian crew members onboard, leading to fuel denial and arrests. Crew released but plane remains impounded.
Embroiled in political turmoil, Argentina's decision to release the aircraft is influenced by the new president. Aircraft repossessions and legal disputes on the rise.