By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has taken delivery of its first LEAP-1B spare engine for its Boeing 737 MAX fleet. A second spare engine is expected to arrive in August. According to the Ministry of Transport, Manaf Abd al-Mun'im, Director General of the airline, said the delivery runs in parallel with efforts overseen by Transport […]
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. Iraqi Airways will begin direct flights between Basra and Baku today (Wednesday), operating one flight per week as part of plans to expand its international network and meet growing demand for travel. The company's Director General, Manaf Abdul Moneim, said the new route responds to increased seasonal demand and gives passengers from […]
By John Lee. An investigative court specialising in integrity cases in Baghdad's Rasafa district has recovered 19 billion Iraqi dinars ($14.5m) in connection with a financial corruption case at Iraqi Airways. According to the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC), the funds were recovered on Tuesday as part of an investigation into the manipulation of deposit records […]
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. A co-operation and transport agreement has been signed between Iraqi Airways and the Iraqi Football Association (IFA) to support national teams during international competitions. The agreement was signed by Iraqi Airways Director General Manaf Abdul Moneim Ajil and Iraqi Football Association President Captain Adnan Darjal, under the auspices of Transport Minister Wahab […]
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. A committee has been established to audit the performance and operations of Iraqi Airways, following a directive from the Prime Minister. The committee, chaired by the Commission of Integrity, will include representatives from the Federal Board of Supreme Audit (FBSA) and the Prime Minister's Office monitoring department. Its mandate covers reviewing operational performance, […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Airways has launched its first domestic flights between Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) and Mosul International Airport, starting on Thursday, 6 November 2025. Director General Manaf Abdul-Munim Ajil confirmed that all technical and administrative preparations have been completed to begin regular flights between Baghdad and Mosul, in coordination with the Iraqi Civil […]
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. Menzies Aviation has announced it will deliver ground, air cargo and fuelling services at Mosul International Airport (OSM) in Iraq through MASIL, its joint venture with Iraqi Airways, Air BP and Al-Burhan Group. One fully operational, MASIL will provide a full suite of aviation services at OSM, under a new 10-year licence, […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has confirmed the suspension of all air traffic and the temporary closure of Iraqi airspace until further notice, citing regional security tensions and the need to safeguard civil aviation. According to a statement from the Ministry's Media Office, the General Company for Air Navigation Services began a […]
