US grants Iraqi Airways one-month waiver for Najaf-Iran flights

The flights “may only depart from and return to Najaf International Airport in Iraq, may only carry cargo consisting of personal baggage and items necessary for flight safety, and may only carry Iranian national passengers who are religious pilgrims,” read the OFAC statement. 

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Iraq reopens military airspace zones for civilian flights

In 2016, Iraq imposed restrictions on its airspace, mainly in the western parts of the country, to allow for aerial military operations with the international coalition forces targeting the Islamic State (ISIS).

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Regional airlines restart flights to Iraq despite continued uncertainty

The country reopened its airspace earlier this month, a day after Washington and Tehran reached an unsteady two-week ceasefire, with the two sides resuming talks mediated by Islamabad.

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Iraq reports major steps toward lifting EU aviation ban

Iraq’s Transport Ministry says it is nearing completion of key IOSA requirements needed to advance toward European TCO certification, a move that would reopen EU airspace to Iraqi Airways.

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No specific date for resumption of Iraq-Syria flights: Iraqi Airways

The process could take weeks or months, according to the spokesperson

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Iraq to resume flights to Lebanon on Monday

There will be seven weekly scheduled flights between the two countries

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Iraqi Airways resumes direct flights to Moscow and Beijing

Iraq will resume direct flights from Baghdad to Moscow starting July 16.

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Iraq seeks to lift Europe’s ban on Iraqi Airways

Iraqi Prime Minister Sudani is keen to lift a ten-year ban on Iraqi Airways, emphasizing the airline's development and enhanced capabilities.

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