Tag Archives | Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Airways cancels Flights between Baghdad and Moscow

By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has announced that its scheduled flights between Baghdad and Moscow are cancelled, effective from 3rd February until further notice. According to Iraq's Ministry of Transport, the cancellation is due to what it describes as, "operational reasons with the Russian side." Passengers with reservations are advised to contact the airline for […]

Iraq-Malaysia Direct Flights to Resume in February

By John Lee. The Ministry of Transport has reportedly announced the resumption of direct Iraqi Airways flights between Iraq and Malaysia. According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Baghdad to Kuala Lumpur route will start in early February with one flight per week. (Source: INA)

Iraq Resumes Direct Flights to Denmark

By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced the resumption of direct passenger flights between Iraq and Denmark, with the route covering Baghdad, Najaf, and Copenhagen. This marks the second European destination after Berlin, utilized by Iraqi Airways through a codeshare agreement. According to the company's management, the decision to reintroduce this vital […]

Iraq Resumes Direct Flights to Germany and Denmark

By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced the resumption of direct flights between Iraq and Germany and Denmark. According to a statement from the Ministry's media office, Minister Razak Mahjoub Al-Saadi conducted several high-level meetings with European officials, where the possibility of direct flights between Baghdad and various European capitals and cities […]

Discussions to allow Iraqi Airlines to fly in EU

By John Lee. The European Union's Ambassador to Iraq has held discussions with the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) with the intention of allowing Iraqi Airlines to fly in the EU. Newly-appointed Thomas Seiler said the matter will be discussed regularly, and both sides will work closely together on audits, checks and technical assistance. (Source: […]

Iraqi Airlines to Auction Saddam Hussein's 747

By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has announced that it will conduct a public auction for the sale of two Boeing 747 aircraft, which are parked at Tozeur-Nefta Airport in Tunisia. Both Pratt and Whitney-engined planes were made in 1982, and have been parked at the airport since 1991. It is understood that both planes were […]

Iraqi Airways receives its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing and Iraqi Airways have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad to welcome the flag-carrier's super-efficient widebody jet. The Iraqi flag carrier has taken the first of 10 787s on order, to profitably grow its long-haul network and connect Iraq to more international destinations. The […]

Flights between Iraq and Georgia Resume after 9 Years

By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has resumed flights between Iraq and Georgia after an absence of nearly nine years. The first flight on the Baghdad-Erbil-Tbilisi route took off on Thursday. Flights will be weekly (Thursdays) initially, with the hope to eventually increase the frequency. (Source: Iraqi Airways)

Iraqi Airways to get Subsidised Aviation Fuel

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has taken steps to support the growth and development of Iraqi Airways, following the Prime Minister's visit to Baghdad International Airport and his call for an improvement in services. The approved decisions, based on the recommendation of the Ministerial Council for Economy, are as follows: The General Company for […]

Iraq to receive Boeing Dreamliner this month

By John Lee. The management of Iraqi Airways has had a meeting with representatives of Boeing to discuss developing and modernizing the national carrier's fleet. The meeting was held to prepare for the arrival of the 787 Dreamliner at the end of May. Boeing confirmed its commitment to providing support to Iraqi Airways to ensure […]

Iraqi Airways grounds its Airbus A220-300 Aircraft

By John Lee. The Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has directed Iraqi Airways to ground its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. According to a letter from the ICAA on 3rd May, "it was decided to stop operating all aircraft of the aforementioned model (A220-300) immediately and until further notice, and until the investigation procedures are completed." The […]

Shake-Up and New Expansion at Baghdad International Airport

By John Lee. According to a report from Rudaw. the director of Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) has submitted his resignation on Sunday, following an encounter with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, at which the PM strongly criticized the director for the airport's poor quality of services. Prime Minister of Iraq, Mr. Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, has […]