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Nasiriyah International Airport: Project Data

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced that the Nasiriyah International Airport project has reached over 56% completion, with significant progress following the resolution of obstacles faced by the Chinese contractor. Key Data: Project: Nasiriyah International Airport Completion Rate: 56% Total Workers: 450 Machinery in Use: Over 120 units Main Buildings: Passenger terminal […]

New Direct Flights between Baghdad and Sharjah

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced new direct flights between Baghdad and Sharjah, starting on October 17, with four weekly flights. The initiative is part of the ministry's plan, overseen by Minister Razzaq Mohibis Al-Saadawi, to expand Iraq's international flight network and enhance civil aviation. The new route aims to strengthen commercial […]

Head of Iraqi Airways Sacked

By John Lee. Following directives from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani, a committee was formed to investigate recent disruptions in Iraqi Airways flights. The committee has concluded its work and submitted recommendations to the Minister of Transport, including the removal of the airline's Director General. The Minister has approved these recommendations. Prime Minister Al-Sudani reiterated […]

PM meets with Daewoo, Technital, re Al-Faw Grand Port

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani chaired a meeting this week to follow up on the progress of Al-Faw Grand Port, attended by representatives from Daewoo, the Korean company, and the Italian consultancy firm, Technital. The Prime Minister's Office said he reviewed the details of the ongoing work on the key projects within […]

Development Road Project: Plan for Land Acquisition

By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has chaired a meeting of the High Committee for the Development Road Project. The session focused on reviewing the latest developments and progress in this strategic project, which includes key components such as energy, gas, electricity, and internet infrastructure. Updates included the completion of preliminary designs for […]

Lufthansa Resumes Flights to Erbil

By John Lee. Lufthansa has announced the resumption of flights to Erbil and Amman from Tuesday 27th August. Flights to these destinations, and to Beirut, Tel Aviv and Tehran, had been suspended due to what the German airline described as "exceptional circumstances in the region." Flights to Beirut, Tel Aviv and Tehran, remain suspended, while […]

Lufthansa Extends Suspension of Flights to Erbil

By John Lee. Lufthansa has announced an extended suspension of passenger and cargo flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil, Tel Aviv and Tehran. The suspension will now last up to and including 26th August. In an earlier announcement, the German airline blamed the decision on what it described as "exceptional circumstances in the region," adding that […]

Iraqi Airways Renews Partnership with SITA

By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has renewed its partnership agreement with IT service provider SITA, to modernize its passenger handling systems and stay aligned with technological advancements. Following directives from the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, the national carrier will implement the SITA Flex Hybrid system to enhance passenger experience and service efficiency. The […]

Iraqi Airways Launches First Flight to Tunisia

By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has announced the first Iraqi Airways flight to Tunisia aboard a modern Airbus A220, marking the national carrier's newest destination. This inaugural flight from Baghdad to Tunis is set to be followed by scheduled routes in the coming days. The development follows discussions between Iraq's Minister of Transport, […]

Lufthansa Suspends Flights to Erbil

By John Lee. Lufthansa has announced the suspension of all passenger and cargo flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil, Tel Aviv and Tehran up to and including 13th August. The German airline blamed the decision on what it described as "exceptional circumstances in the region," adding that the situation will be continuously monitored and reassessed with […]

Russia targets Iraqi Transport Development

By John Lee. Russian and Iraqi officials have held a meeting to finalize agreements aimed at enhancing transport cooperation between the two nations. The Russian side expressed gratitude for the approval of the draft agreement by the Iraqi Prime Minister's Office, indicating Russia's readiness to review and proceed with the signing. They emphasized Iraq's strategic […]