Blue Sky Airlines, a subsidiary of Mahan Air (Iran), is returning their 747-451, N106UA (c/n 26474), to Wells Fargo Bamk. It was not taken up by Blue Sky, but kept in storage at PUS (Gimhae International Airport, Pusan, South Korea). It's on its way to MZJ for storage.
N106UA was previously with United Airlines. This 744 was originally ordered by Northwest Airlines, hence the -_51 Boeing Customer Code, but was not taken up, and bought by United.
N106UA, along with N192UA and N185UA were leased by Blue Sky Air, but due to trade sanctions and embargo against Iran, the three 744s were parked at PUS. It's not certain if the 744s are being returned to Wells Fargo or being repossessed. 185 and 192 were returned to MZJ earlier this summer.
This 747, N185UA, is now parked at Pinal Air Park in Southern Arizona. It's been brought in to be parted out, sadly. Somewhat depressing seeing a proud old bird at the end of the road.
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