Another Boeing 737 Exported to Iran: This Time a B737-300 from Sofia
On 28 June 2026, a Boeing 737-300 registered C9-AXT, using hex-id 0060A4 flew from Sofia, Bulgaria, to Sohar, Oman. Later the same day, the aircraft continued to Iran, most likely to Tehran.
This article is part of an investigative series tracking the aircraft that Iran acquires despite international sanctions.
This aircraft is former F-GIXT which was operated by ASL Airlines. The photographer mentions that the aircraft still had an ASL sticker on the lefthand side. Source: https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/12126175
Photo of C9-ACT is made by Deyan Kolev at June 28 at Sofia airport, Bulgaria
Also the registration points to F-GIXT as the former registration. Just as the three former Air Peace aircraft where using the three letters after the – of the Nigerian registration for the new registration this one did so to.
This Boeing 737-300 is one of several aircraft that have reportedly been exported to Iran in recent days despite U.S. sanctions. Earlier, three Boeing 737s formerly operated by Air Peace were flown to Iran. In addition, several Boeing 777s have also been exported to the country.
Photo of C9-ACT is made by Deyan Kolev at June 28 at Sofia airport, Bulgaria.
