Transport
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Flights Suspended as Iraq Closes Airspace
Iraq’s Civil Aviation Authority announced the temporary closure of the country’s airspace to all incoming, outgoing, and overflying aircraft starting early Monday morning. The decision was implemented as a precautionary measure amid rising regional tensions. Flights across the country were suspended, with airports in Baghdad, Basra, and Erbil halting operations…
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Fokker Strengthens Technical Support for Iraqi Airways
Dutch Ambassador Janet Alberda visited Iraqi Airways on Tuesday, touring the airline’s facilities accompanied by Niels Elshof, Regional Sales Manager at Fokker Services Group. The delegation was hosted by Director-General Manaf Abdel-Monem, highlighting the growing collaboration between Dutch aviation firms and Iraq’s national carrier. During the visit, the delegation explored…
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Iraq Enhances Air Safety with New Radar System in Northern Region
Iraq’s Ministry of Transport has announced the installation and successful trial operation of a modern radar system in the country’s northern airspace. The advanced radar, developed by French company Thales, has been installed at Mosul International Airport and marks a key step in Iraq’s efforts to modernise its civil aviation…
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Iraqi Airways Expands Network in Turkey with Flights to Trabzon
Iraqi Airways is set to expand its international connectivity by launching direct flights from Baghdad to Trabzon, Turkey. Starting on 23rd May 2025, the airline will operate weekly services every Friday, offering passengers a journey to one of Turkey’s most scenic cities. The introduction of direct flights is part of…
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Iraqi Airspace Records a Surge in Air Traffic
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport’s General Company for Air Navigation Services announced on Saturday a groundbreaking record in the number of aircraft crossing Iraqi airspace. According to the General Company for Air Navigation Services, the number of daily overflights has reached 700, marking a significant leap in both regional and…
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Iraqi Airways Begins Daily Departures for Hajj seasons
Starting from May 8th, Iraqi Airways has launched their airlift operations for Hajj pilgrims as part of the 2025/1446H pilgrimage seasons, which will continue until May 28th. Iraqi Airways has begun operating 5 to 6 daily flights from various airports in Iraq heading towards the holy sites, Mecca and Medina…
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Transport Projects Company Hosts Roads and Bridges Delegation
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The Green Bird Takes Flight
After a short-term hiatus, the Green Bird aeroplane has returned to the skies. The plane, which launches weekly flights from five Iraqi airports to Beirut, has taken flight once again, launching 25 weekly flights. Under the direction of the Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, Iraqi Airways has resumed flights…
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ESCWA Meeting Addresses Key Transport and Trade Challenges
On Sunday, Mr. Al-Saadawi, Iraq’s Minister of Transport, chaired the 29th meeting of the National Committee for Transport and Trade Facilitation in the ESCWA Region. The meeting, held at the Ministry of Transport’s headquarters, was attended by 23 Undersecretaries and representatives from various unions and syndicates, covering key topics on…
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Baghdad International Airport Revamp in Full Swing
Minister of Transport, Mr. Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, continues his field visits to Baghdad International Airport to directly monitor ongoing rehabilitation and development projects led by the General Company for Airports and Air Navigation Management. The projects are progressing as part of Iraq’s preparations to host the Arab Summit in Baghdad…
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