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Iraqi Airspace to Remain Closed Until Monday Noon

By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Monday. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light of regional […]

Iraqi Airspace to Remain Closed Until Friday Noon

By John Lee. Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Friday. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light of regional developments […]

Iraqi Airspace to Remain Closed Until Tuesday Noon

By John Lee. Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Tuesday. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light of regional developments […]

Iraqi Airspace to Remain Closed Until Saturday Noon

By John Lee. Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Saturday. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light of regional developments […]

Iraqi Airspace to Remain Closed Until Wednesday Noon

By John Lee. Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Wednesday. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light of regional developments […]

Basra Airlines Takes Delivery of Two CRJ-1000 Aircraft

By John Lee. Jetcraft Commercial has delivered two Bombardier CRJ-1000 regional jets to the newly-launched Basra Airlines. The CRJ-1000 fleet is expected to initially serve domestic routes from Baghdad, complemented by regional services to strategic destinations including Dubai, Beirut, and Amman. Basra Airlines, which received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in December, is preparing to […]

Basra Airlines Receives Iraqi AOC Approval

By John Lee. Basra Airlines has officially received Iraqi Air Operator Certificate (AOC) No. 011, granting the carrier formal authorisation to operate as an approved Iraqi national airline under the supervision of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA). According to a statement from the company, the certification follows several years of preparatory work and coordination […]

Oman Air Launches Service to Copenhagen via Baghdad

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 […]

Baghdad Airport Welcomes First European Flight in 35 Years

By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced the arrival of the first European aircraft at Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) in 35 years, marking a major milestone in the country's return to the European aviation network. The flight, operated by Aegean Airlines, Greece's national carrier, is running on the Baghdad-Athens-Baghdad route with two scheduled […]

CAAP Wins $764m Bid to Rehabilitate and Operate Baghdad Airport

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved a major project to rehabilitate, develop, and operate Baghdad International Airport through a partnership with a global private-sector operator. The initiative aims to raise the airport's standards to meet international aviation safety and security requirements, attract international airlines, and restore Iraq's reputation in the global air transport […]

AJet Launches Direct Flights Between Ankara and Erbil

By John Lee. Turkish carrier AJet has announced the launch of its new direct flight service between Ankara and Erbil, strengthening air connectivity between Turkey and Iraq. The service operates twice weekly, allowing passengers to travel quickly and comfortably from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Erbil, one of Iraq's major economic hubs. With AJet's non-stop flights, travellers […]

Iraq Receives Second Batch of Bell Helicopters

By John Lee. The second batch of US-made Bell 505 helicopters arrived at Martyr Brigadier General Mohammed Alaa Air Base this week. The delivery eight helicopter follows directives from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to enhance and modernise the capabilities of Iraq's military forces across all branches. According to a Ministry of Defense statement, […]