Published 17:26 IST, January 8th 2020

Ukraine International Airlines suspends all operation in and out of Tehran after crash

UIA released a statement on January 8 confirming that all the 176 passengers aboard the aircraft are declared dead and suspended all flight operations in Tehran

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Ukraine International Airlines released a statement on January 8 confirming that all 176 passengers aboard aircraft are declared de. It ded that airline has suspended all flight operations in and out of Iran. statement said that, " airline while operating flight PS752 from Tehran to Kyiv disappeared from rars just after few minutes it took off from Tehran International Airport". statement furr ded that, " aircraft departed from Tehran International Airport at 6:10am (Iran local time)." According to previous data, re were 167 passengers and 9 crew members aboard flight. UIA officials are currently clarifying exact number of passengers aboard, statement re. 

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Passenger list to be posted on airline's website

It furr said that, "Passenger list will be posted on airline's website after final confirmation of ir presence on board of aircraft". airline expressed its deepest condolences to families of victims of air crash and ded that y will do everything to support relatives of victims. airline said that, " flight was operated on a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. aircraft was built in 2016 and delivered directly to airline from manufacturer. last scheduled maintenance of aircraft took place on January 6, 2020." UIA ded that  airline was in close cooperation with aviation authorities and put all efforts to determine causes of accident. statement ded that, " airline will be contacting relatives of passengers, providing all possible assistance in current situation."

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Furr investigation to take place

statement ded that, "Furr investigation will be conducted with involvement of aviation authorities of Ukraine, Iran, representatives of Boeing manufacturer, airline and National Bureau of Air Accidents Investigation of Ukraine." " airline will inform about progress of investigation and causes of tragic event as soon as y are identified."
A press briefing took place for media representatives at conference hall of Boryspil International Airport on Wednesday at 10am (Iran local time).
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17:26 IST, January 8th 2020