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'to participate in courses'

Iraqi Airways responds to the news of its general manager's "dispatching" to America

2023.02.15 - 22:21

 

Baghdad - Nas   

The General Company of Iraqi Airways responded, on Wednesday, to news about "dispatching" its general manager to the United States of America "to participate in courses."   

  

 

  

The company said in a statement, which “NAS” received a copy of, (February 15, 2023), that it “denies the malicious rumors that were spread by yellow and poisoned pages on social media, about sending the company’s general manager, Karim Kazem Hussein, to the United States of America to participate in courses and other things.” And the company affirms that it does not pay any attention to malicious rumors that try to undermine the successes of its management and the reputation of the Green Bird.  

  

And the statement added, "While the Director General of Iraqi Airways, Karim Kazem Hussein, warned today, Wednesday, of the danger of rumors and misleading news circulated by malicious platforms and poisonous and yellow pages on social media, he received support from parties that do not want good in Iraq and its people, stressing" the necessity Adopting news from official websites, in a step to reduce the onslaught of rumors and accusations against the company and others, with various motives.  

  

And the statement continued, "Here, we must note that the management of the Iraqi Airways General Company has prepared a plan that is the largest in the company's history to develop the national carrier."  

  

And the company stated, "The plan includes, according to the company's general manager, developing skills and e-marketing systems and opening new stations to expand the circle of communication with the world."  

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remember this.....2008

 

Iraq Airways to purchase 50 aircraft at cost of $6bn

22 FEBRUARY 2008BY MEED EDITORIAL

   

National carrier in talks to add planes to fleet, including 10 long-haul Boeings.

Iraqi Airways is poised to purchase almost 50 aircraft, including 10 long-haul Boeing 787 Dreamliners or 777s, in a series of deals worth up to $6bn.

Iraq’s national carrier is in the final stages of negotiation with US manufacturer Boeing and Canada’s Bombardier, and will unveil deals to purchase a full fleet of short to long-range aircraft before the end of February.

Delivery of the short-haul aircraft will commence this summer, with the airline receiving its first long-haul planes between 2012 and 2014.

Iraqi Airways will make three separate purchases, with sources setting the total cost of the deal at $5-6bn at list prices, to be funded by the central government. The company will buy six Bombardier short-haul planes, and sign two agreements with Boeing for a total of 40 aircraft and options on further planes.

The first of these will be for second-hand, medium-range jets, and the second for newly manufactured, long-haul aircraft.

“About 25 per cent of the order will be for long-haul planes, so this means about 10 Dreamliners or 777s,” says a source close to the negotiations.

Marty Bentrott, senior vice-president for Boeing’s Middle East and African commercial aircraft sales, confirms that Iraqi Airways is in discussion for a package of aircraft covering the “full spectrum” of the manufacturer’s planes, including the Dreamliner.

Iraqi government officials say Baghdad wants to open long-haul routes to European cities with large expatriate Iraqi populations, particularly London and Frankfurt. The firm will first build a domestic network before expanding around the Middle East. Long-haul international destinations will be added to its network with the arrival of the Boeings.

“The reason for this multi-tiered purchase is to enable the airline to expand sensibly,” says Michael McCormick, transport attache at the US embassy in Baghdad, and policy adviser to the Transport Ministry. “First the aim is to get more people flying within Iraq, and this goes hand-in-hand with the improvements to the airport infrastructure.”

“The company can then build a regional network, and plan towards adding long-haul international destinations by the time the long-haul planes are delivered.”

The deals will herald a remarkable turnaround for the airline, one of the oldest in the region. The company’s current fleet consists of six aircraft, only three of which it owns outright.

Efforts to acquire new planes in recent months have failed because of the slow bureaucratic process in Baghdad, with available aircraft on the market snapped up before the government can approve the purchase (MEED 21:12:07).

“There has been a concerted effort this time to speed up the process although it is still slower than you would like,” says McCormick. “The Transport Ministry has been working closely with the Finance Ministry.”

McCormick adds that the privatisation of Iraqi Airways, expected to get under way this year, remains at a preliminary stage.

 

https://www.meed.com/iraq-airways-to-purchase-50-aircraft-at-cost-of-6bn/

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Airlines announces the joining of the B737-8 MAX to its air fleet

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{Local: Al Furat News} Today, Sunday, the General Company of Iraqi Airways received its first modern aircraft, the B737MAX model, which includes advanced international specifications.

 

And the company stated in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it: "It received its first modern aircraft, the B737MAX model, at Baghdad International Airport," indicating that "this type of aircraft is characterized by a high level of luxury, as it provides passengers with an internet system throughout its flights."
And she added, “The B737MAX aircraft is distinguished from the B737 NG generation by many advanced technical specifications in terms of aerodynamics and the type of advanced
CFM LEAP ENGINE engines, which are characterized by high performance and fuel economy,” stressing that “it operates according to standards for reducing harmful emissions, with an increase in range.” Flying about two hours more than the previous generation.
The airlines confirmed that they are moving forward with the completion of aircraft purchase projects under direct contracts between the Iraqi government and Boeing and Airbus companies, explaining that the contracts include the entry of 5 Airbus 220 aircraft, 4 of which have been received, and the remaining one aircraft will be received in March of 2018. This year.”
She pointed out that “it has the option of adding five aircraft of the same model if the interest requires that, and 6 Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft will be introduced during the current year, with two aircraft in each of the months February, March and April, respectively, in addition to The introduction of two Boeing 787 Dreamliner wide-body and long-range aircraft, out of ten aircraft, noting that the delivery schedules set the date for receiving all aircraft of this model at the end of 2026.
According to the airline's statement, "ten Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft will be introduced, and processing will begin by 2024 and end in 2027, and thus the total number of modern aircraft added will be 31 aircraft."

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Iraqi Airways announces a historic event

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{Local: Al Furat News} Iraqi Airways announced a "historic event" in the company.

And she said in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of it: "For the first time in the history of Iraqi Airways, three modern-made B737-8 MAX aircraft take off from Boeing Field Airport south of downtown Seattle in the United States of America towards Keflafik Airport in Iceland, led by a crew." Iraqi in preparation for the delivery flights.

He pointed out that "the aircraft officially joined the Iraqi Airways fleet on Sunday."

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Pictures.. The Iraqi "Dream Plane" takes off from America

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{Local: Al Furat News} The Ministry of Transport announced that a new-made Iraqi Airways plane took off from the United States to join the company's fleet today, Thursday.

 

The ministry said in a statement, which {Euphrates News} received a copy of: "The [Dreams] B787-8 Dreamliner took off from Boeing Airport - the manufacturer of the plane - south of downtown Seattle in the United States of America, heading to Iraq."

 

She explained that "the plane is commanded by an Iraqi crew," noting that the plane "will officially join the Iraqi Airways fleet today, Thursday."

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just in time for july the 1st, isnt this when they resume flights to over 8 countries?

Edited June 22, 2023 by screwball

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{Dream Plane} joins the Iraqi Airways fleet

• Time: 06/22/2023 14:07:36
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{Local: Al Furat News} The Ministry of Transport announced today, Thursday, that the General Company for Iraqi Airways has received the first B787-8 plane, known as the Dreamliner, to officially join the fleet of the national carrier.

 

A statement by the ministry's media office, which {Euphrates News} received a copy of, said, "The General Company for Iraqi Airways, one of the formations of the Ministry of Transport, has received the first batch of a contract to purchase ten aircraft of this model B787-8, known as the Dreamliner, which is considered one of the distinguished and exceptional models." in the world of aviation.

 

The ministry's statement quoted the company's general manager, Manaf Abdel Moneim, as saying, "The steps to modernize the company's fleet are continuing, as four Boeing MAX aircraft have already joined out of the sixteen aircraft contracted to be purchased by Iraqi Airways."

 

The statement pointed out that the Iraqi crew, consisting of: Chief Aircraft Engineer Raed Al-Dhahabi, Director of the Modern Aircraft Project, Captain Ali Al-Yasiri, and Captain Ali Al-Hadidi, had piloted the plane on a direct flight from the United States of America, specifically from the Boeing Charleston Factory, to Baghdad, and it took two hours. The flight is about 13 flying hours.

 

The statement stated that, in line with the ministerial program, the General Airlines Company is close to strengthening its air fleet with other modern aircraft in the near future, within the framework of its endeavors to increase the efficiency of the company's air fleet and achieve safe travel with high luxury for passengers.

 

The ministry's statement noted that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner accommodates 266 passengers, divided into two classes: (business class with 24 seats) and (economy with 242 seats), explaining that the flight range of this type of aircraft is about 15,000 km. An average of 18 flight hours.

 

And between, it is characterized by high technology, which is reflected in the comfort of passengers and safety.

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Director of Airlines: The second "dream" plane will arrive next September, and it is out of 10

• Time: 06/22/2023 14:48:39
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{Local: Al Furat News} The Director General of Iraqi Airways, Manaf Abdel Moneim, announced that another B787-8, known as the Dreamliner, will join the company's fleet in September 2023.

 

"The contract includes the purchase of 10 aircraft of this model, and they will arrive successively until 2028," said Monem, during the ceremony of receiving the first plane within the contract concluded with the American Boeing Company.
"It will arrive in every two planes, unlike 2027 and 2028, one plane will arrive every year," he added.

Today, Thursday, the Ministry of Transport announced that the Iraqi Airways General Company had received the first B787-8, known as the Dreamliner, to officially join the fleet of the national carrier.

And the transportation indicated that the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner accommodates 266 passengers, divided into two classes: (business class with 24 seats) and (economy with 242 seats), explaining that the flight range of this type of aircraft is about 15 thousand km, at an average of 18 hours. airline.

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"Iraqi Green" outside the best airlines in the Middle East 2023

2023-06-27 05:26

Shafaq News/ The Arab Gulf countries acquired the best airlines in the Middle East in 2023, but Iraq Airways was not in this group, according to the classification of Sky Trax, a specialized airline classification company.

 

 

Sky trax says in its issuance of a table of the best airlines in the Middle East for the year 2023, seen by Shafaq News Agency, "The 5-star airline classification is a prestigious and unique sign of quality achievement and a global standard for airline excellence, and it is awarded after analyzing professional auditing and evaluating standards." Airline products and frontline service.

 

According to the classification, “Qatar Airways won first place as the best airline in the Middle East 2023, followed by Emirates Airlines second, then Etihad Airways (affiliated to the UAE) came third, Saudi Arabian Airlines came fourth, then Oman Air came fifth and Gulf Air came.” (Bahrain) sixth, and then Kuwait Airways came seventh.”

 

He continued, "Flynas (Saudi Arabia) came eighth, then Fly Dubai (UAE) came ninth, and finally Air Arabia (UAE) came tenth."