Iraq Receives First New Boeing 737

By John Lee.

Iraqi Airways is due to receive its first new Boeing 737-800 (pictured) this week, according to KUNA.

It will the first of a total of 30 aircraft to be received between now andl 2017, and includes 12 first class seats and 150 economy seats.

Iraq signed the deal for the aircraft in 2008.

(Sources: KUNA, IKB)

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