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The follow-up committee to lift the European ban on the national carrier holds its first meeting

 

- 12-04-2023 09:56 PM - Number of readings: 5056

 

The follow-up committee for lifting the European ban on the national carrier, which was reconstituted by Diwani order (23129), on (3/4/2023), held an expanded meeting, today, Wednesday, at the headquarters of the Iraqi Airways General Company, headed by His Excellency the Minister of Transport, Mr. Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi. To discuss a number of files related to the air transport sector.

A statement by the Ministry of Transport said, "The meeting was attended by all members of the committee, who are: Adviser to the Prime Minister for Border Crossings, Customs and Transport Affairs Lieutenant General Sami Abdul Hussein Radi, First Secretary Ahmed Latif Ali, responsible for the European Union and NATO file at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and an assistant to the advisor's department." The legal representative of the office of Prime Minister Hassanein Fouad, the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Imad Al-Asadi, and the Director General of the General Company of Iraqi Airways, Eng. Karim Kazem Hussein, were also attended by the Administrative Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Dr. Hazim Al-Hafzi, and the Director General of the Planning and Follow-up Department at the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Abbas Omran. And a number of heads of departments of the Iraqi Airways General Company.

He pointed out that "the meeting reviewed a number of files related to the implementation of the decisions of the government program for the development of Iraqi air transport."

The meeting affirmed, according to the statement, "their keenness to follow up the procedures for lifting the European ban on the national air carrier, by applying all international standards and requirements, to ensure the return of the green bird to the European incubator again."

The meeting issued several decisions, including holding a weekly meeting, provided that all its recommendations are submitted to the Prime Minister, Eng. Muhammad Shia’a Al-Sudani, for detailed review.

The Minister of Transport, Mr. Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi (Chairman of the Committee), discussed with IATA officials in the Swiss capital, Geneva, ways of joint cooperation, and enabling Iraqi Airways to restore its full membership in the union, "assuring IATA officials that the national carrier has worked a lot.  " He was able to diagnose the deficiencies and was able to address them, in an effort to lift the European ban on the green bird, ensure its return to the international incubator, and take its leading position in the field of international air transport, commensurate with its history and life that extends for decades.

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Starting next Saturday, facilitating the procedures for entry of travelers to Baghdad Airport

2023.04.26 - 22:22

 

Baghdad - Nas  

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced, on Wednesday, the facilitation of all procedures for the entry of passengers to Baghdad International Airport  

  

  

The head of the authority, Imad Abdel-Razzaq Al-Asadi, stated in a statement, “NAS” received a copy of it (April 26, 2023), that “according to the directives of the Prime Minister, Eng. Muhammad Shia’ Al-Sudani, the entry of travelers to Baghdad International Airport will be facilitated, starting from the date of April 29, next Saturday of this year.” The month, after the concerned committee completes its work, which will allow the wheels of passengers who hold travel tickets on the date of the flight and for those departing only to reach the airport gates, with checking the documents of the wheel and its registration and driver’s license, except for the (yellow) wheels.  

  

He stressed that "the Civil Aviation Authority is committed to achieving the highest level of security with the supportive security services, which the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) urges, by subjecting everyone to examination and inspection procedures."  

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The Civil Aviation Authority announces the facilitation of entry for travelers to Baghdad Airport, starting next Saturday

• Time: 04/26/2023 22:13:17
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{Local: Al Furat News} The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced today, Wednesday, the facilitation of all procedures for the entry mechanism for travelers to Baghdad International Airport.

 

And the head of the authority, Imad Abdel-Razzaq Al-Asadi, stated, in a statement, which {Euphrates News} received a copy of, that: “According to the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, the entry of travelers to Baghdad International Airport will be facilitated, starting from the date of April 29, next Saturday of this month, after completing The concerned committee will carry out its work, which will allow the wheels of travelers who hold travel tickets on the date of the flight and for those departing only to reach the airport gates, with checking the documents of the wheel and its registration and driver’s license, except for the (yellow) wheels.

He stressed, "The Civil Aviation Authority is committed to achieving the highest level of security with the supportive security services, which the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) urges, by subjecting everyone to examination and inspection procedures."

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The Civil Aviation Authority announces the facilitation of entry for travelers to Baghdad Airport, starting next Saturday

• Time: 04/26/2023 22:13:17
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{Local: Al Furat News} The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority announced today, Wednesday, the facilitation of all procedures for the entry mechanism for travelers to Baghdad International Airport.

 

And the head of the authority, Imad Abdel-Razzaq Al-Asadi, stated, in a statement, which {Euphrates News} received a copy of, that: “According to the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, the entry of travelers to Baghdad International Airport will be facilitated, starting from the date of April 29, next Saturday of this month, after completing The concerned committee will carry out its work, which will allow the wheels of travelers who hold travel tickets on the date of the flight and for those departing only to reach the airport gates, with checking the documents of the wheel and its registration and driver’s license, except for the (yellow) wheels.

He stressed, "The Civil Aviation Authority is committed to achieving the highest level of security with the supportive security services, which the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) urges, by subjecting everyone to examination and inspection procedures."

 

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Pictures.. Armenian Airlines launches its flights to Baghdad Airport

• Time: 04/28/2023 23:29:25
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{Local: Al Furat News} Baghdad International Airport received the first flight of {Fly Arna} of the Armenian National Company to operate regular flights on the Baghdad-Yerevan line.

The airport media said in a statement, a copy of which {Euphrates News} received, that the flights will be "at the rate of two flights per week, every Saturday and Wednesday." 
The national company (NAS) held a party on the occasion, in the presence of the Iraqi ambassador to the State of Armenia, representatives of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, Baghdad International Airport and the company (NAS).

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Sudanese opens Baghdad Airport Street

• Time: 04/29/2023 09:33:27
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{Politics: Al Furat News} Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani announced today, Saturday, the opening of the Baghdad International Airport road

Al-Sudani's office said in a statement, received by {Euphrates News}, that "Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' Al-Sudani announced the opening of the Baghdad International Airport road, as a first stage, to the wheels of citizens traveling on outbound flights."

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Al-Sudani reveals what will be included in the second phase of the opening of Baghdad Airport

• Time: 04/29/2023 10:55:37
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{Politics: Al Furat News} Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani revealed today, Saturday, what the second phase of the opening of Baghdad Airport will include.

Al-Sudani said in a press statement, followed by Al-Furat News Agency: "Today, we opened the first stage of the Baghdad International Airport road in front of the wheels of travelers."

And Al-Sudani indicated that "the second phase of the opening of the Baghdad Airport Road includes allowing those who want to receive their families," noting that "the opening of the Baghdad Airport Road comes within the government's directions to provide services to citizens."

Earlier in the day, Al-Sudani announced the opening of the Baghdad International Airport road, as a first stage, to the wheels of citizens traveling on outbound flights.

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Al-Sudani: The airport expansion project to relieve citizens and respond to their complaints

• Time: 04/29/2023 12:15:11
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{Politics: Al-Furat News} Prime Minister Muhammad Shayaa Al-Sudani affirmed today, Saturday, that the airport expansion and rehabilitation project is a step that comes to relieve citizens and respond to their complaints, as well as to give them multiple options according to what suits them and not limit them to using airport taxis.

 

And his media office stated, in a statement received by {Euphrates News}, that “Al-Sudani opened today, the Baghdad International Airport road, as a first stage in front of the entry of the wheels of citizens traveling on outbound flights only, up to the airport halls designated for departures, provided that the second stage, which will be announced, includes Soon, citizens' wheels will be allowed to receive incoming travelers."

 

Al-Sudani said, "This decision comes within the government's directions towards removing everything that impedes the provision of public services, and access by private vehicles to Baghdad Airport is an important service, in a basic front of the country."

He added, "This step comes to alleviate the suffering of citizens and in response to their complaints, as well as to give them multiple options according to what suits them and not limit them to using the airport taxi, and that the next stage will include allowing the reception of expatriates, with the private wheels of those who receive them."

 

Al-Sudani indicated that "the airport expansion and rehabilitation project has been placed among the priorities of the government's work, and that the second half of this year will witness contracting on this project after the agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to develop an investment portfolio in this regard, and to bring in solid international companies that have experience in operating airports worldwide.

 

According to the instructions issued for the first stage, the traveler departing from inside Iraq can enter the airport using his own vehicle, or the vehicle of any person, provided that it is registered in the name of the driver and that he possesses a valid driving license, or that the driver of the vehicle holds an official agency to drive.

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The Aviation Authority clarifies the mechanism for passenger vehicles entering the Baghdad airport terminal gate

2023.04.29 - 15:28

 

  

Baghdad - Nas   

On Saturday, the Civil Aviation Authority set the conditions for the passage of travelers with their own wheels to Baghdad Airport, while noting that this step is the first of its kind in 20 years.  

  

 

  

The head of the authority, Imad al-Asadi, said in a statement to the official agency, affiliated with "NAS", (April 29, 2023), that "based on the directives of the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, the Civil Aviation Authority has initiated a number of preparations and preparations to reopen the Baghdad airport road to travelers." Those departing from Iraq on their own wheels, or for those who can deliver them in his car, provided that the traveler has a valid travel ticket for the same day and a valid passport,” noting that “there are procedures to which cars are subject to inspection and scrutiny by the men of the General Traffic Directorate.”  

  

He stressed, "There is a smooth flow for all passengers entering the airport," explaining that "the purpose of this is to deliver the traveler to the door of the airport terminal, and then they have several options, which are either to leave his car in the airport parking lot, or to bring the passengers to the terminal gate and then leave."  

  

He stated that "this step did not exist twenty years ago," pointing out that "we have overcome all the failures and are sure of the integrity and smoothness of the procedures," explaining that "this step will be followed by other steps for those coming from outside Iraq and those who will receive them at the airport."  

  

And he stated, "All these procedures were carried out based on the slogan that the current government is a government of services, and in our turn we serve the citizen and the traveler."  

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Al-Sudani directs to review the service contracts provided to citizens at Baghdad Airport

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 Baghdad: morning

 

The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shayaa Al-Sudani, supervised, during the opening of the first phase of the Baghdad International Airport road, the entry of the wheels of citizens traveling on flights departing from it, while he directed a careful and legal review.

For contracts concluded to provide services at the airport.

The first stage includes access to the airport halls designated for departures, while the second stage, which will be announced soon, includes allowing the entry of citizens’ wheels to receive arriving passengers. 

Al-Sudani said, in a statement to his media office: This decision comes within the government's directions towards removing everything that impedes the provision of public services, and access by private vehicles to Baghdad Airport, which is an important service, in a basic front of the country.

He added that the step comes to alleviate the suffering of citizens and in response to their complaints, as well as to give them multiple options according to what suits them and not to limit them to using the airport taxi, indicating that the next stage will include allowing the reception of expatriates, with the special wheels of those who receive them.

The Prime Minister indicated that the project of expanding and rehabilitating the airport has been placed among the priorities of the government's work, explaining that the second half of this year will witness the contracting of this project after the agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), to develop an investment portfolio in this regard, and to bring in solid international companies with experience in operating airports worldwide.

According to the instructions issued for the first stage, the traveler departing from inside Iraq can enter the airport using his own vehicle, or the vehicle of any person, provided that it is registered in the name of the driver and that he possesses a valid driving license, or that the driver of the vehicle holds an official agency to drive.

While conducting a tour of the airport and its service facilities, the Prime Minister was briefed on the level of services provided to citizens and the general travellers, and listened to citizens' opinions and complaints and their evaluation of the services available at the airport.

He held a meeting that included the Ministers of Interior and Transport, officials of the Civil Aviation Authority and Iraqi Airways, and the directors of departments and departments at the airport, during which he issued several directives related to improving and developing services provided to citizens, stressing finding radical and urgent solutions to the obstacles that hinder the provision of an integrated and exemplary service in a facility that is a basic interface. facades of Iraq. Al-Sudani noted the problem of delay in receiving the bags of returning travelers, which is considered a failure in the level of service provided by the concerned company, which requires prompt treatment. 

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He directed a careful and legal review of the contracts concluded to provide services at the airport, and to investigate the extent of their conformity with the reality of the services that travelers sense, indicating the government's intention to develop and expand Baghdad Airport, in the second half of this year.

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The Aviation Authority clarifies the mechanism for passenger vehicles entering the Baghdad airport terminal gate

2023.04.29 - 15:28

 

Baghdad - Nas   

On Saturday, the Civil Aviation Authority set the conditions for the passage of travelers with their own wheels to Baghdad Airport, while noting that this step is the first of its kind in 20 years.  

  

  

  

The head of the authority, Imad al-Asadi, said in a statement to the official agency, affiliated with "NAS", (April 29, 2023), that "based on the directives of the Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, the Civil Aviation Authority has initiated a number of preparations and preparations to reopen the Baghdad airport road to travelers." Those departing from Iraq on their own wheels, or for those who can deliver them in his car, provided that the traveler has a valid travel ticket for the same day and a valid passport,” noting that “there are procedures to which cars are subject to inspection and scrutiny by the men of the General Traffic Directorate.”  

  

He stressed, "There is a smooth flow for all passengers entering the airport," explaining that "the purpose of this is to deliver the traveler to the door of the airport terminal, and then they have several options, which are either to leave his car in the airport parking lot, or to bring the passengers to the terminal gate and then leave."  

  

He stated that "this step did not exist twenty years ago," pointing out that "we have overcome all the failures and are sure of the integrity and smoothness of the procedures," explaining that "this step will be followed by other steps for those coming from outside Iraq and those who will receive them at the airport."  

  

And he stated, "All these procedures were carried out based on the slogan that the current government is a government of services, and in our turn we serve the citizen and the traveler."  

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Document: Approval of the request of the director of Baghdad International Airport to relieve him of his post

2023.04.30 - 11:06

 

Baghdad - Nas   

On Sunday, the director of Baghdad International Airport, Hussein Qassem Khafi, submitted a request to the Civil Aviation Authority to relieve him of his post.  

  

 

  

The director of Baghdad International Airport attributed this, according to the exemption request, to "the lack of professionalism and support from the higher references, which includes the possibility of continuing work and performing duties in a manner befitting the reputation and status of Baghdad Airport."  

  

The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority approved the exemption request, and directed to submit a letter of thanks and appreciation to the director of Baghdad International Airport.  

  

  

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The Civil Aviation Authority holds an important meeting with the International Development Corporation (lFC).

• Time: 05/05/2023 18:27:40
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{Local: Al Furat News} The delegation of the Civil Aviation Authority held, today, Friday, an important meeting with the office of the International Development Corporation (lFC), the World Bank Group, in the capital of the Kingdom of Jordan - Amman.

 

And the authority indicated, in a statement that {Euphrates News} received a copy of, that: "The meeting is complementary to previous meetings for the purpose of discussing a draft agreement for preparing an economic feasibility study for the operation and development of Baghdad International Airport."

And she stressed, "This project will be the first of its kind between the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority lCCA and the International Development Association in order to enhance the reality of investment and through the participation of the public and private sectors in the operation of airports, which will contribute to maximizing revenues by advancing the service and operational reality while preserving the public right of the state and what contributes to that." Keeping pace with modernity and development in the reality of aviation. 

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The Prime Minister chairs a meeting on the rehabilitation and development of Baghdad International Airport

2023.05.24 - 14:31

 

Baghdad - Nas  

The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, affirmed, on Wednesday, the adoption of high standards to rehabilitate Baghdad Airport to be suitable for the capital.  

  

  

  

And the media office of the Prime Minister stated in a statement, which "NAS" received a copy of, (May 24, 2023), that "Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani chaired a special meeting to discuss plans for the rehabilitation and development of Baghdad International Airport."  

  

He added, "The meeting witnessed discussion of the measures taken to announce the development and rehabilitation of the airport as an investment opportunity for specialized international companies, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in addition to preparing an economic feasibility study for this vital and important project."  

  

And the Prime Minister stressed, "the need to work according to an integrated vision, with a specific timetable, and high specifications in order for the airport to become suitable for the capital, Baghdad, reflect its civilized face, and provide the best and finest services, whether for Iraqi travelers or arrivals to Iraq."  

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Al-Sudani discusses in a special meeting the rehabilitation and development of Baghdad International Airport

 

 

2023-05-24 // 04:28

 

Shafaq News / Today, Wednesday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, chaired a special meeting to discuss plans to rehabilitate and develop Baghdad International Airport.

 

This was mentioned by his media office in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, indicating that the meeting witnessed the discussion of the measures taken to announce the development and rehabilitation of the airport as an investment opportunity for specialized international companies, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in addition to preparing an economic feasibility study for this vital and important project.

 

The Prime Minister stressed the need to work according to an integrated vision, a specific timetable, and high specifications in order for the airport to become suitable for the capital, Baghdad, to reflect its civilized face, and to provide the best and finest services, whether for Iraqi travelers or arrivals to Iraq.

 

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Shafaq News / Today, Wednesday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, chaired a special meeting to discuss plans to rehabilitate and develop Baghdad International Airport.

yep review the service costs and contracts because rate is about to chnage and got some serious building works and expansion needed! can you fell it?

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Al-Sudani: Adopting high standards in rehabilitating Baghdad International Airport

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 Baghdad: morning

 

Yesterday, Wednesday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani urged the adoption of high standards for the rehabilitation of Baghdad International Airport. to be fit for the capital.

 

A statement from his office stated, "The prime minister chaired a special meeting to discuss plans for the rehabilitation and development of Baghdad International Airport." 

He added, "The meeting witnessed discussion of the measures taken to announce the development and rehabilitation of the airport as an investment opportunity for specialized international companies, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in addition to preparing an economic feasibility study for this vital and important project." 

 

Al-Sudani stressed, according to the statement, "the need to work according to an integrated vision, a specific timetable, and high specifications in order for the airport to become suitable for the capital, Baghdad, to reflect its civilized face, and to provide the best and finest services, whether for Iraqi travelers or arrivals to Iraq." 

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The Committee to lift the European ban on the national carrier is discussing important files with Boeing

• Time: 06/03/2023 15:12:19
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{Local: Al Furat News} A follow-up committee to lift the European ban on the national carrier held its periodic meeting, today, Saturday, at the headquarters of the Iraqi Airways General Company, headed by the Chairman of the Committee, Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi, and in the presence of all members of the committee, to discuss a number of private files. in the air transport sector.

 

And the media of the Ministry of Transport stated in a statement received by {Euphrates News}, that "the committee hosted, in its meeting, representatives of the American Boeing Company to discuss an offer submitted by it, regarding the Iraqi Airways General Company obtaining a third operator (TCO) certificate, to contribute to lifting the ban on the plane." green in Europe. 

 

While the members of the committee and directors of the concerned departments in the General Company of Iraqi Airways listened to a detailed explanation from Boeing representatives regarding the contract concluded by the Ministry of Transport with Boeing regarding the purchase of aircraft, and the company representatives joined from its headquarters in Chicago, USA, via the electronic circuit, to the meeting.  

 

The meeting discussed a number of files related to the implementation of the decisions of the government program for the development of Iraqi air transport.

 

During the meeting, the minister stressed the need for Iraqi Airways management to complete its procedures that include compliance with all requirements of local and international aviation authorities, especially the requirements of (EASA), in order to lead to the return of Green Bird flights to European airspace. 

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The Aviation Authority announces the activation of 8 air transport agreements with 6 countries

• Time: 06/07/2023 08:43:54
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{Local: Al Furat News} The Civil Aviation Authority has made 8 agreements in the fields of air transport to European and Arab destinations, while it has started negotiations with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop Baghdad International Airport.

The authority's spokesman, Jihad Al-Diwan, said in a press interview, "The authority has implemented international agreements with 6 countries, namely Britain, Russia, Italy, Romania, Hungary, and Venezuela, in the areas of air traffic, and coordination with those countries to provide facilities for travelers, in addition to developing the training capabilities of civil aviation authority inspectors, and benefiting from of her experience in this field. 

He added, "The authority concluded two agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Syria to activate joint operating agreements and facilitate the work of airlines." 

The office indicated that "there are discussions to open new air destinations with the countries of Venezuela and Hungary, and direct lines between Iraq and the United Kingdom by reactivating the air transport agreement between the two countries, noting that the activation of these agreements will contribute to restoring Iraqi air traffic to its normal position among those ranks." Countries". 

And he indicated that "the operations of developing Baghdad International Airport will be implemented through investment through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), based on the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a Al-Sudani, as the authority has begun negotiations with the Corporation in this regard." 

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The Aviation Authority announces the activation of 8 air transport agreements

 

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The Civil Aviation Authority has activated 8 agreements in the fields of air transport to European and Arab destinations, while negotiations have begun with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to develop Baghdad International Airport.  

The authority's spokesman, Jihad Al-Diwan, said in an interview with the official newspaper, followed by "Al-Iqtisad News", that the authority has implemented international agreements with 6 countries, namely Britain, Russia, Italy, Romania, Hungary and Venezuela, in the areas of air traffic and coordination with those countries to provide facilities for travelers, as well as capacity development. Training for inspectors of the Civil Aviation Authority, and benefiting from its expertise in this field.  

He added that the authority concluded two agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Syria to activate joint operating agreements and facilitate the work of airlines.  

The Bureau indicated that there are discussions to open new air destinations with Venezuela and Hungary, and direct lines between Iraq and the United Kingdom by reactivating the air transport agreement between the two countries, noting that the activation of these agreements will contribute to restoring Iraqi air traffic to its normal position among those countries. .  

And he indicated that the operations of developing Baghdad International Airport will be implemented through investment through the International Finance Corporation (IFC), based on the directives of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, as the authority has begun negotiations with the Corporation in this regard. 

 

  

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The Aviation Authority announces the activation of 8 air transport agreements

 

Thanks Yota, for this great article - International expansion for Iraq - Needed..!

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Almost time let's go Iraq onward!

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Almost time let's go Iraq onward!

last time they were pushing this talking about international flights they also placed orders for billion of $$$ in new boeings??? the last time was 2012-2013 when they were talking about revlauing their currency releasing lower denoms and deleting zeros!

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they even talked about changer over time frames anywhere from 3 months to 10 years for old to new and both would run concurrent