By John Lee.
The Ministry of Transport has released air traffic statistics for June, highlighting a notable increase in civil aviation activity across Iraq's airports. According to the General Company for Air Navigation Services, Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) recorded the highest volume of arriving and departing flights.
In total, 10,812 transit flights crossed Iraqi airspace during the month, while international and domestic departures reached 2,287, and arrivals totalled 2,259.
Dr Abbas Sabah Al-Baydani, Director General of the General Company for Air Navigation Services, noted that directives from Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi have focused on improving airport infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing service quality for travellers and contributing to national economic growth.
The Ministry also reported a recent surge in daily overflights, now exceeding 700 per day - the highest in years - marking a return of operational significance to Iraqi airspace despite ongoing regional security challenges.
(Source: Ministry of Transport)
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