In the presence of the European Union.. Iraq is considering lifting the ban imposed on its airlines

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Soon.. the green bird over European skies

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 Baghdad: Batoul Al-Hasani

 

The Ministry of Transport revealed that the procedures for lifting the ban on the green bird from flying in European airspace will soon be completed during the coming period, after a six-month break. 

Years.

The Director of the General Company for Iraqi Airways, Abbas Omran Al-Zubaidi, told Al-Sabah, "After a series of administrative and technical procedures and the completion of the draft contract with experts in the IATA (International Air Transport Association) and the correction of the route by more than 60%, the General Company for Iraqi Airways submitted a letter of its readiness." To open talks with the European Union to lift the embargo and recover from the challenges it faced in the path

her job".

He added that "lifting the ban allows the green bird to fly again in the airspace of the European continent and the rest of the world," noting that "due to technical measures, the European Union has prevented the Iraqi national carrier from entering European airspace since 2015 due to errors in the joints.

The company".

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Transportation holds a meeting with BOEING aviation experts

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On Friday, the Ministry of Transport, represented by the Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Airways, Abbas Omran, and in the presence of the directors and people of the company's divisions, held an extensive meeting with the experts of BOEING Aviation.
A statement by the ministry, quoting the Director General of the airline, said: “According to the directives of the Minister of Transport, Captain Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli, this meeting was held for Iraqi Airways, which aims to raise the level of the national carrier in the field of civil aviation with the imminent receipt of new aircraft of the B737 Max model.” and the B787 Dreamliner. Ended 29/R77

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Minister of Transport: Next week will witness an important and pivotal event for the green bird

•  Time: 12/09/2021 13:22:04
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{Local: Al Furat News} Minister of Transport Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli said Thursday that next week will witness an important and decisive event in lifting the ban on the green bird, instructing the necessity to attend all the important concerned departments.

And the ministry stated in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it, that “the Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli, held an extensive preparatory meeting with the head of the Civil Aviation Authority, Nael Saad Abdel Hadi, the Director General of Airlines Abbas Omran, the directors of the concerned departments and the IATA consultant to discuss the mechanism for lifting the air ban. ".

The minister explained, "This meeting came to pave the way for an upcoming meeting with the IATA advisory delegation next week, which will be an important and pivotal event in lifting the ban on the green bird, pointing out the necessity of attending all the important concerned departments."

While he stressed the readiness and readiness of airlines to open Iraqi airspace to other aircraft, in addition to the company's ability to harness the best and finest aircraft in the skies of other countries, led and by the most skilled Iraqi pilots, who have experience comparable to that of international pilots. 

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IRAQ SETS THE DATE FOR LIFTING THE “FLYING BAN” ON THE GREEN BIRD

 

 

 

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The Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli, announced today, Thursday, that next week will witness an important and decisive event in lifting the ban on the green bird, instructing the necessity of attending all the important concerned departments.

The ministry stated in a statement received by the "National News Center", that "the Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli, held an extensive preparatory meeting with the President of the Civil Aviation Authority, Nael Saad Abdel Hadi, the Director General of Airlines Abbas Omran, the directors of the concerned departments and the IATA consultant to discuss the mechanism for lifting the air ban." .

The minister explained, "This meeting came to pave the way for an upcoming meeting with the IATA advisory delegation next week, which will be an important and pivotal event in lifting the ban on the green bird, pointing out the necessity of attending all the important concerned departments."

While stressing "the readiness and readiness of airlines to open Iraqi airspace to other aircraft, in addition to the company's ability to harness the best and finest aircraft in the skies of other countries, under the leadership and hands of the most skilled Iraqi pilots, who have experience comparable to that of international pilots."

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The Ministry of Transport: Appointing 63 pilot captains after approval by the Federal Council

•  Time: 12/09/2021 18:30:57
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{Local: Al Furat News} The Ministry of Transport announced, on Thursday, the appointment of 63 pilot captains to the owners of the General Company for Iraqi Airways from among the students on scholarships to the Greek Aknatia Academy after obtaining a driver's license from the European Aviation Safety Agency EASA.

 

The company's general manager, Abbas Omran, said in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it, "The National Carrier's management was keen to make room for youth energies to serve the country."

It is noteworthy that the appointment order came after the Federal Council Resolution No. 31 was issued and approved on 2/12/2021.

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Airlines announces internal and external flights for tomorrow

•  Time: 12/11/2021 11:20:58
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{Local: Al Furat News} Today, Saturday, Iraqi Airways announced the schedule of its internal and external flights for tomorrow, Sunday.

Below is the full schedule of trips:

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More good news.!

 

Openness to the world 🌎 ✈️ 

 

Iraqi Airways have around 30 aircraft on order. The carrier sees enormous potential not only in religious traffic, but also in the huge numbers of Iraqi people living abroad. The majority of the new aircraft are for growth.

In terms of network, Iraqi Airways also operates in India, China and the Gulf Region.  “We fly to six destinations in Turkey. For the coming winter schedule, Iraqi Airways plan to improve utilization by 40%, seven to eight destinations should be added, like in Pakistan.

Iraqi Airways operates to five destinations in Europe, the number should double to ten once the ban is lifted.

 

Go Iraq 

Go international 

 

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DOUBLE BOOM!!!

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Progress....

 

Iraq continues to move onwards and upwards to the world stage 

 

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The Aviation Authority reveals to Al Furat News its preparations for New Year's flights

•  Time: 12/12/2021 15:23:15
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{Local: Al Furat News} The Civil Aviation Authority revealed its special preparations for flights for the New Year 2022.

The Director of Information of the Aviation Authority, Jihad Al-Diwan, told {Euphrates News}: "The authority has started preparing its plan for the New Year holidays and the birth of Jesus (peace be upon him)."
He stressed that "Iraqi airports are able to accommodate all flights and air momentum through the continuity and intensity of flights."
He pointed out that "the aviation authority will now start preparing the celebration activities and decorating the airport halls on the occasion of the New Year's Day."
The Diwan stressed that "preventive measures are continuing and at a high pace in the preparation of the vaccine card or the PCR swab."

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Green Bird resumes direct flights to Moscow

 

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Shafaq News / Iraqi Airways (Green Bird) announced on Thursday the return of its direct flights to the Russian capital, Moscow.

In a statement received by Shafaq News, Iraqi Airways informed the passengers wishing to travel on board Iraqi Airways to Moscow (Russia), "We would like to inform you about the resumption of direct flights, starting from 12/25/2021."

She added: "For reservations and inquiries, you can visit the Iraqi Airways office in Moscow, or contact customer service."

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The Green Bird operates additional flights to coincide with the New Year holidays

Tuesday 28 December 2021 148

 

 Baghdad: Shatha Al-Janabi

 

The Iraqi Airways Company will conduct additional flights for passengers to absorb the momentum in air transport with the advent of the New Year's Day holidays, while preparing to open new lines to four countries. The company's spokesman, Hussein Jalil, told Al-Sabah: "The company has started implementing its plan for the New Year's Day holidays, which is to prepare airports to accommodate flights and the momentum of air transport."

He indicated the opening of additional flights for (Beirut - Cairo - Dubai - Kuwait) lines, with the readiness to open other flights to (Sharm Al-Sheikh), (Spain) and (Moscow), in addition to opening new lines to (Muscat - Bahrain - Tunisia - Baku). And complete all requirements necessary to operate the mentioned lines. 

Jalil added that "the employees of the airline's media department have prepared events to celebrate this occasion, represented by decorating the airport halls with a Christmas tree to welcome the new year, with special gifts for children, the elderly and frequent travelers on the national carrier with flights at affordable prices." competitive."

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The Green Bird operates additional flights to coincide with the New Year holidays

Tuesday 28 December 2021 148

 

 Baghdad: Shatha Al-Janabi

 

The Iraqi Airways Company will conduct additional flights for passengers to absorb the momentum in air transport with the advent of the New Year's Day holidays, while preparing to open new lines to four countries. The company's spokesman, Hussein Jalil, told Al-Sabah: "The company has started implementing its plan for the New Year's Day holidays, which is to prepare airports to accommodate flights and the momentum of air transport."

He indicated the opening of additional flights for (Beirut - Cairo - Dubai - Kuwait) lines, with the readiness to open other flights to (Sharm Al-Sheikh), (Spain) and (Moscow), in addition to opening new lines to (Muscat - Bahrain - Tunisia - Baku). And complete all requirements necessary to operate the mentioned lines. 

Jalil added that "the employees of the airline's media department have prepared events to celebrate this occasion, represented by decorating the airport halls with a Christmas tree to welcome the new year, with special gifts for children, the elderly and frequent travelers on the national carrier with flights at affordable prices." competitive."

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Next Thursday.. Launching the Baghdad-Sharm El-Sheikh line

 

 2021-12-28 07:17

 

Shafaq News/ Iraqi Airways revealed today, Tuesday, the imminent launch of the Baghdad - Sharm El Sheikh route.

The spokesman for the lines, Hussein Jalil, told Shafaq News Agency, "There is a plan that aims to open new lines and lines that were suspended between Iraq and many countries."

Jalil added, "The first of those lines is the Baghdad-Sharm al-Sheikh line. This line will see the light next Thursday."

The Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Al-Shibli, announced Thursday (9/12 / 2021), a contract with an Italian company to implement the Basra-Baghdad-Berlin line soon, while confirming that the ministry owns 800 buses and will go to buy 100 others.

The Iraqi Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Al-Shibli, and his Iranian counterpart, Rostam Qassemi, signed a memorandum of understanding the day before yesterday, Sunday, to start the construction of the railway between the cities of Basra in Iraq and Shalamcheh, pointing out that the importance of this agreement lies in conducting a series of discussions between the two sides over a period of twenty years to implement this project. .

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The first direct flight from Basra Airport to the Chinese city of Xi'an Xianyang (photos)

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Today, Friday, the Ministry of Transport announced that it operated the first direct flights of the national carrier from Basra International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport in China, with 270 passengers on board.

And the company's management indicated in a statement today, that this vital line has been activated based on the directives of the Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Al-Shibli, because of its importance in facilitating the movement of travelers and foreign companies in Basra, Al-Fayhaa and the southern governorates.

The company indicated that the flight that took off on Thursday evening successfully reached its destination on Friday morning via one of the company’s Airbus A330-202 planes, after flying hours that lasted more than 26 hours. The return destination is scheduled to be to Basra International Airport and then to Baghdad International Airport. .

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First direct flight from Basra International Airport arrives in China today

 

 2021-12-31 03:29

 

Shafaq News / The Iraqi Ministry of Transport revealed that the first flight from Basra to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, China, took off yesterday with 270 people on board.

 

This line has been operated upon the Minister's instructions, to provide facilities for foreign companies and travelers in Basra and the other southern governorates.

 

The 26-hours flight took off yesterday evening and arrived today morning at its destination. It is expected to return to Basra international airport then to the Baghdad international airport.

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The Ministry of Transport implements its first direct flights from Basra Airport to the Chinese city of Xi'an Xianyang

 

The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced that it will operate the first direct flights of the national carrier from Basra International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport in China, with 270 passengers on board.

The company's management indicated that this vital line was activated according to the directives of the Minister of Transport, Captain Nasser Hussein Al-Shibli, because of its importance in facilitating the movement of travelers and foreign companies in Basra, Al-Fayhaa and the southern governorates.

It is noteworthy that the flight that took off on Thursday evening successfully reached its destination on Friday morning via one of the company’s Airbus A330-202 planes, after flying hours that lasted more than 26 hours. The return destination is scheduled to be to Basra International Airport and then to Baghdad International Airport.

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The Minister of Transport discusses with the Ambassador of the European Union to Iraq the lifting of the ban on the national carrier

•  Time: 01/12/2022 13:28:38
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{Local: Al Furat News} The Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli discussed, today, Wednesday, with the Ambassador of the European Union Mission to Iraq and his accompanying delegation, the lifting of the European ban on Iraqi aircraft in European airspace.

The media of the Ministry of Transport stated, in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it, that “during the meeting, which was attended by the Director General of the General Company for Iraqi Airways, the Director of Aviation Operations in the company and the Director of the Technical Department, in addition to the Director of the Air Safety Department in the Civil Aviation Authority, where Discussing the possibility of lifting the restrictions imposed on the green bird and the importance of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority passing the ICAO audit.

In turn, "the ambassador of the European Union mission to Iraq stressed the need to expedite the implementation of the procedures for lifting the ban on the national carrier in European airspace," praising the efforts made and the tireless efforts of the Ministry of Transport in overcoming obstacles and solving problems in front of this sensitive file to restore confidence in front of European countries and the whole world with the technology and development of lines Iraqi Air.

It is noteworthy that this meeting came as a complement to the series of ongoing discussions and meetings between the two sides to resolve the crisis of this file, the last of which was the meeting held between airlines and IATA on one side and representatives of the European Union on the other hand, through a virtual meeting on 12/14/2021 and the positive results achieved. . 

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A letter from the European Commission regarding the ease of the ban on Iraqi aircraft

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 February 08, 2022 10:51 PM

 

Mubasher: The Ministry of Transport announced, today, Tuesday, that it had received a letter from the European Commission on lifting the ban on Iraqi aircraft.

The ministry said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli, discussed with the ambassador of the European Union mission to Iraq the lifting of the European ban on Iraqi aircraft in European airspace."

The minister stated, according to the statement, that "during the meeting, they discussed the possibility of lifting the restrictions imposed on the green bird and the importance of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority passing the ICAO audit, and working to overcome obstacles and solve problems in front of this sensitive file to restore confidence in front of European countries and the whole world with the technology and development of Iraqi airlines." .

The statement added that "the ambassador of the European Union handed over to the Minister of Transport the general message of the European Commission for Mobility and Transport, which carries with it praise and praise for the meeting that took place on December 14, 2021 between the European Commission, the European Union Agency for Aviation Safety (EASA), the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority and airlines The Iraqi Air Force, and on the progress made in implementing international standards, they made some observations necessary to implement in order to achieve the lifting of the European ban on Iraqi aircraft.

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The Minister of Transport discusses with the Ambassador of the European Union the lifting of the ban on Iraqi aircraft

 

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Today, Tuesday, the Ministry of Transport said that it had received a letter from the European Commission on lifting the ban on Iraqi aircraft.

This came during a meeting between the Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli, with the ambassador of the European Union mission to Iraq, where they discussed "lifting the European ban on Iraqi aircraft in European airspace."

Al-Shibli indicated, according to a statement issued by his media office, that "during the meeting, they discussed the possibility of lifting the restrictions imposed on the green bird and the importance of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority passing the ICAO audit and working to overcome obstacles and solve problems in front of this sensitive file to restore confidence before European countries and the world at large with technology and development Iraqi Airways".

According to the statement, "The Ambassador of the European Union handed over to the Minister of Transport the European Commission's general message for mobility and transport, which carries with it praise and praise for the meeting that took place on December 14, 2021 between the European Commission, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority and Iraqi Airways. And for the progress made in implementing international standards, making some observations that are necessary to implement to achieve the lifting of the European ban on Iraqi aircraft, thanking the Minister of Transport for his continuous support and efforts to develop the reality of Iraqi transport and his continuous endeavor to lift the European ban on the green bird.

The Minister of Transport expressed his "thanks and appreciation to the ambassador of the European Union mission, and the importance of this visit and its role in converging views to expedite the flight of Iraqi planes in European airspace."

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A letter from the European Commission on lifting the ban on Iraqi aircraft

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The Ministry of Transport announced today, Tuesday, that it had received a letter from the European Commission on lifting the ban on Iraqi aircraft.
The ministry said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the Minister of Transport, Nasser Hussein Bandar Al-Shibli, discussed with the ambassador of the European Union mission to Iraq the lifting of the European ban on Iraqi aircraft in European airspace."
The minister stated, according to the statement, that "during the meeting, they discussed the possibility of lifting the restrictions imposed on the green bird and the importance of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority passing the ICAO audit and working to overcome obstacles and solve problems in front of this sensitive file to restore confidence in front of European countries and the whole world with the technology and development of Iraqi airlines."
The statement added that "the ambassador of the European Union handed over to the Minister of Transport the message of the European Commission General for Mobility and Transport, which carries with it praise and compliments for the meeting that took place on December 14, 2021 between the European Commission, the European Union Agency for Aviation Safety (EASA), the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority and airlines Iraqi Airways, and for the progress made in implementing international standards, making some observations necessary to implement to achieve lifting the European ban on Iraqi aircraft, thanking the Minister of Transport for his continuous support and efforts to develop the reality of Iraqi transport and his continuous endeavor to lift the European ban on the green bird.
He added, "The Minister of Transport expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Excellency the Ambassador of the European Union mission and the importance of this visit and its role in converging views to speed up the flight of Iraqi planes in European airspace."

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The National Security Advisory announces the agreement to establish a center for security and intelligence coordination with neighboring countries

• Time: 02/21/2022 19:09:09
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{Umniah: Al Furat News} National Security Adviser Qassem Al-Araji chaired, today, Monday, a meeting of the National Intelligence Coordination Authority, in the presence of leaders of the intelligence and security community.

 

His office said in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it, that: "The meeting discussed supporting the efforts of the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in lifting the European ban on the Iraqi national air carrier, by securing the safety of airports, as well as adopting vital facilities as a first priority in intelligence and security plans." 

He added, "The development of intelligence cooperation and coordination with neighboring and regional countries was also discussed, in confirmation of the Iraqi government's principle of pursuing cooperation and intelligence partnerships that support the fight against crime and terrorism, and it was agreed to establish a center for security and intelligence coordination with Iraq's neighboring countries."

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Transport: meetings to open new air corridors with Kuwait

 

An Iraqi Airways plane

money and business Economy News - Baghdad The Ministry of Transport announced, on Monday, that the General Company for Air Navigation Services seeks to open new air corridors with the State of Kuwait through holding several regular meetings by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The company's general manager, Nizar Ibrahim Al-Ziyadi, said in a statement seen by "Al-Iqtisad News", that "the company's air traffic management officials held a series of meetings with the Kuwaiti side and the Bahraini side in implementation of the recommendations and a request from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the Middle East to discuss opening new corridors. with the State of Kuwait. He added that "the meetings were held with the aim of promoting the increase in the number of aircraft transiting between the Gulf states (Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain) in preparation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in Qatar for the period from November 21 to December 18." In turn, the official of the area unit in the Air Traffic Management Department, Haider Dhafer Al-Adari, stated, according to the statement, that "two successive meetings were held under the chairmanship of the representative of ICAO for the Middle East with the Iraqi side, the Kuwaiti side and the Bahraini side, followed by a third meeting on 10/3/2022 that will be decisive based on the organization's request. ICAO Middle East Airlines. He added, "The goal will be to exchange ideas and opinions and present proposals, in addition to putting up obstacles that need to achieve technical requirements and finding ways to open new air corridors between Iraq and the State of Kuwait, especially after the lifting of the ban by the administration of the Federal Organization FAA and the great demand by international airlines using air corridors. Iraq as the shortest way between East and West.

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