By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Sadaawi, has directed contractors to accelerate work on Nasiriyah International Airport as the project enters its final stages. During a meeting at the General Company for Air Navigation Services, attended by representatives of China's CSCEC (China State Construction Engineering Corporation), the implementing contractor, and senior Iraqi […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani on Wednesday oversaw the signing ceremony for awarding the redevelopment and expansion project of Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) to the winning consortium, CAAP, led by Corporación América Airports (Luxembourg, Argentina) in partnership with Iraq's Amwaj International. The International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank Group served […]
By John Lee. The Baghdad International Fairground will host the inaugural Iraq International Transport, Airports, and Logistics Exhibition (ITLEXPO 2025) from 15-17 October 2025. According to a statement from the Ministry of Trade's media office, quoting Dr Mustafa Al-Ani, Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Fairs and Commercial Services, the event - held […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced the renaming of Sulaymaniyah International Airport to Jalal Talabani International Airport, following the approval of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The change honours the late President Jalal Talabani's national legacy and his role as a symbol of unity and dedication to Iraq and its people. […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani inaugurated the newly rehabilitated Mosul International Airport on Wednesday, describing it as a strategic gateway for boosting economic and development opportunities in Nineveh province. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Ministers of Defence, Transport, and Culture, as well as the Governor of Nineveh, the Chairman of […]
By John Lee. AFM Group, a Swiss-based company specialising in advanced airport systems, has signed two agreements with Iraq's General Company for Air Navigation Services (GCANS) for the modernisation of Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). The scope of these agreements includes: The upgrade of the airfield lighting system to energy-efficient LED technology; The replacement of existing […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a field inspection on Monday to assess progress at the Nasiriyah International Airport project in Dhi Qar Province. With the overall completion rate of 47%, the Prime Minister urged relevant authorities to swiftly address remaining obstacles, including power supply, conflict resolution, clearance of military structures, and […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Council of Ministers has approved measures to develop and manage airports through public-private partnerships (PPP): The Ministry of Transportation is authorised to engage the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to develop investment proposals for the management, operation, and development of Basra, Mosul, Dhi Qar, […]
By John Lee. Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani conducted a detailed field inspection today at Mosul International Airport during his visit to Nineveh Province. He evaluated the ongoing construction work, including the airport's runway and terminals, and noted that the project has reached over 80% completion. During the inspection, the Prime Minister met with representatives […]
By John Lee. As part of its oversight of airport and air navigation management and services, Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved the following: Separating the management of Iraqi airports from the State Company for Airports and Air Navigation and affiliating them with the Ministry of Transportation, to be under the level of a directorate […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has presided over a meeting with a delegation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, to follow up on the Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) development project. The meeting discussed the steps taken by the IFC to attract investors and specialized […]
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 […]
