747fanatic,
Yes, will remain in TIP until the end of August, then return for the Hadj in December, if all goes according to plan.
I have discussed with the Air Universal commercial manager additional business that we might be able to swing their way, mostly cargo from China, but also pax flights elsewhere.
They need the Cyprus AOC for this, so will wait and see when/if it happens.
SHIP,
I believe it applies to acft dry lease only from western countries, not wet lease to Iran Air.
I fully expect that Air Universal will use a 747 for LAA from August onwards, and the wet lease to Iran Air will continue until the Hadj.
So it seems anyway.