The Civil Aviation Authority announced on Tuesday the reopening of the country’s airspace to international air traffic, following a comprehensive security review and coordination with relevant national and international bodies.
“The decision was made based on improved security conditions and Iraq’s confirmed capacity to ensure the highest levels of safety and air traffic control for overflying aircraft,” Benkin Rikani, head of the Civil Aviation Authority, said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
He added that the reopening would strengthen Iraq’s geographic role as a strategic air corridor between East and West, and help reduce flight times and fuel costs for international carriers.
The statement noted that air navigation will be managed in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards, with full adherence to safety procedures and ongoing coordination with the regional air navigation center and aviation offices in neighboring countries.-Iraqi News Agency
