By John Lee.
According to the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA), the opening of Mosul International Airport has been delayed due to several outstanding technical and operational requirements.
The authority said it continues to monitor the project through regular field visits by technical teams and coordination with the Nineveh provincial administration and other relevant parties to complete the requirements needed for the airport to begin operations in line with national and international standards.
The outstanding requirements include:
- No contract has been signed with a structural audit consultant, which is required to complete technical review and approval procedures.
- The operating entity for the airport has not been finalised, with the need to ensure qualified and licensed personnel are available to operate the facility.
- Designs and procedures for aircraft approach and departure routes have not been completed. The Nineveh provincial administration has contracted RISK for this purpose.
The authority said it has made efforts through official communications with relevant parties inside and outside Iraq, including Saudi Arabian authorities, to obtain approvals and exemptions to support airport operations, but the required approvals have not yet been obtained.
The ICAA said its procedures are based on applicable laws and the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), adding that aviation safety requirements cannot be bypassed.
(Source: Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority)
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