By John Lee. SalamAir is to begin direct flights between Muscat and Erbil from 25th October. The Omani low-cost carrier says the route will offer affordable direct connections between the two cities. (Source: SalamAir)
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to resume its Basra-Delhi service from 18th August, with one weekly flight operating each Tuesday. The route was suspended in early March due to regional conditions. The airline cited improved conditions and increased travel demand between Iraq and India as the reasons for reactivating the service. A direct weekly […]
By John Lee. Use of Iraqi airspace rose by 26.8% in July 2026 compared with June, according to the Ministry of Transport. Ali Naama, head of the Air Traffic Management Department, attributed the increase to reduced regional tensions, the reactivation of a number of air routes, and the opening of new ones during the period. […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to launch direct flights between Kirkuk and the Turkish city of Trabzon from 12th August 2026, in response to growing demand for tourist destinations during the summer season. According to the Ministry of Transport, the route was established in line with directives from Minister of Transport Wahab Salman Mohammed […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to resume flights between Baghdad and Moscow on Tuesday, following a five-month suspension. According to the Ministry of Transport, the service will operate twice weekly, on Saturdays and Tuesdays, beginning on Tuesday 4th August 2026. Flights were suspended for security reasons following an escalation of conflict in the region […]
By John Lee. New temporary air routes have been established between the Baghdad and Tehran Flight Information Regions (FIRs), with the changes taking effect on 23 July 2026. The General Company for Air Navigation Services issued an official Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to formalise the new arrival and departure routes. Dr. Ahmed Imad Ahmed, Deputy […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to launch direct flights between Kirkuk and the Turkish city of Antalya from 14 July, operating twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. The airline's Director General, Manaf Abdul Moneim, said the new route coincides with the summer holiday season and rising passenger numbers, with the twice-weekly schedule intended to […]
By John Lee. According to Iraq's Ministry of Transport, Iraqi Airways has launched direct weekly flights from Baghdad to Tunis, operating every Thursday from 28th May. Direct flights between Baghdad and Muscat are also set to begin on 2nd June, providing a regular service to the Omani capital. (Source: Iraqi Ministry of Transport)
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways is to resume its full international and regional route network from the beginning of May, following a suspension caused by the regional conflict and the closure of Iraqi airspace. The Ministry of Transport announced that Iraqi Airways has already restored daily services to a number of destinations, operating one flight […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) announced the reopening of Iraq's airspace and the resumption of civil aviation operations on Wednesday, following an improvement in security conditions. All civilian flights, including overflights, departures, and arrivals at Iraqi airports, are now permitted to resume in line with approved regulations and safety procedures. Joint Operations […]
From Shafaq. Any opinions expressed are those of the author(s), and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq airspace closure costs $43 million during US-Israel war on Iran Iraq's aviation sector has lost nearly $43 million since authorities shut the country's airspace following the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran […]
By John Lee. Oman Air has launched its inaugural service to Copenhagen, operating via Baghdad, with the first flight departing on Saturday, 20th December, marking the airline's first direct engagement with both countries. A welcome ceremony at Baghdad International Airport was attended by Sheikh Mahmoud bin Muhanna Al Kharousi, Charge d'Affaires of the Sultanate of […]
