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McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · EP-TBC · Taban Air Lines

McDonnell Douglas MD-88 illustration in Taban Air Lines livery Illustrative image; it may differ from the actual aircraft.

McDonnell Douglas MD-88

MD80-53550Active
RegistrationIREP-TBC
OperatorTaban Air Lines
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McDonnell Douglas MD-88 in Long Beach. Operates for Taban Air Lines.

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Technical data

ManufacturerMcDonnell Douglas
Engines2×
PropulsionJet
Built inLong Beach, California (EE. UU.)
Country of registrationIrán
OwnerTaban Air
MSN53550
Hex / ICAO 24-bit735043
VerificationPending check against the official civil register

The model · McDonnell Douglas MD-80

Figures for the MD-82 variant, the most representative of the family

Length45.1 m148 ft
Wingspan32.9 m108 ft
Height9.2 m30 ft
Range3,797 km2,050 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed807 km/h436 ktMach 0.76
Service ceiling11,280 m37,008 ftIt flies above Everest (1.3 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight67,812 kg149,500 lb
Maximum payload32,443 kg71,524 lbIts 155 passengers with baggage would weigh about 15.5 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity155 passengersUp to 172 in a high-density layout
Endurance4 h 42 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1979 (47 years ago) · About 1,191 units built · Production ended in 1999

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

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Aircraft chronology

Nov 16, 2018
Incident at Karaj
On November 16, 2018, the DC-9 88 aircraft (registration EP-TBC), operated by Taban, was involved in an incident at Karaj. Source: Taban.
Source: Taban
Feb 28, 2026
Grounded by the airspace closure
On February 28, 2026, the DC-9 88 aircraft (registration EP-TBC), operated by Taban Air, was in the news. Source: Taban Air.
What happened
In late February 2026, a sharp escalation of the war between Iran, Israel and the United States — with strikes on facilities inside Iranian territory and Iranian missile retaliation towards the Persian Gulf — led to the simultaneous closure of the airspace of at least eight countries on 28 February (Iran, Israel, Iraq, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates). The main Gulf airlines suspended or diverted their flights for several days — about 24% of Middle East operations were cancelled that day — and the restrictions were not fully lifted in the Emirates until 3 May 2026. Source: Taban Air.
Source: Taban Air
Jul 2026
Placed in storage
In July 2026, the Douglas MD-88 aircraft (registration EP-SMA), operated by Taban Airlines, was placed in storage. Source: Taban Airlines.
Source: Taban Airlines
Sep 1, 2026
Returned to service
In September 2026, the Douglas MD-88 aircraft (registration EP-SMA), operated by Taban Airlines, returned to service. Source: Taban Airlines.
Source: Taban Airlines

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This page was last updated on October 15, 2026

APA

Vuelopedia. (2026, October 15). McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · EP-TBC · Taban Air Lines. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/MD80-53550

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“McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · EP-TBC · Taban Air Lines.” Vuelopedia, Fundación Poderia, 15 Oct. 2026, vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/MD80-53550. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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Vuelopedia (2026) McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · EP-TBC · Taban Air Lines. Available at: https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/MD80-53550 (Accessed: 20 October 2026).

BibTeX

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{McDonnell Douglas MD-88 · EP-TBC · Taban Air Lines}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-15},
  url          = {https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/MD80-53550},
  howpublished = {\url{https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/MD80-53550}},
  urldate      = {2026-10-20},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-20}
}

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