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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
By John Lee. Minister of Transport Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi opened the Transport, Aviation and Logistics Services Exhibition (ITL EXPO 2025) on Wednesday, attended by officials and representatives from local and international companies in transport, infrastructure, and logistics. In his opening remarks, Al-Saadawi stated that investment in the transport sector yields significant economic returns by reducing […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has received bids from several international companies to develop Baghdad International Airport (BIAP). According to Bassem Waheed, Acting Director General of the Contracts and Licensing Department, the Ministry's evaluation committee will select the best offer to ensure high-quality development services for the airport. Three consortia submitted proposals: […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has approved the formation of a working group, chaired by the head of the Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA), to oversee the licensing of Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, and Najaf airports. The team will also review the Iraqi Airways and State Company for Air Navigation Services to ensure full compliance […]
By John Lee. The American University of Iraq - Baghdad (AUIB), through its Centre of Excellence for Creativity and Development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Intercontinental Aviation Foundation to launch a strategic partnership in education and aviation training. The agreement combines AUIB's academic and training resources with the Foundation's expertise in […]
