Simple Flying - Iraqi Airways https://simpleflying.com The leading independent voice for aviation news and insight. Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:00:25 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[Full House: Iraqi Airways Has Taken Its Last A220 From Airbus]]> Iraqi Airways has taken delivery of its fifth Airbus A220, registered as YI-ARH. With this latest arrival, the Iraqi flag carrier's order for five A220-300s has been fulfilled, and its ambitious fleet modernization plans are underway.

]]> Tue, 29 Aug 2023 20:00:25 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-takes-last-airbus-a220/ <![CDATA[Bear Escapes From Cargo Container During Iraqi Airways Flight]]> The controversy surrounding the carriage of animals on commercial flights has quietened down lately. Arguably, with unruly passengers and the pandemic, there are bigger fish to fry. But the disputed matter of pets traveling on commercial flights has reared its head again with news that a bear being transported on a passenger flight managed to break free from its crate within the cargo hold, causing a series of delays and disruptions on Friday.

]]> Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:20:25 GMT https://simpleflying.com/bear-escapes-cargo-container-iraqi-airways-flight/ <![CDATA[The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 181: Boeing's Delay Warning, Iraqi Airways Boeing 747 Sale]]> Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our Content Manager, and Jo Bailey, our Managing Editor, the 181st episode is now available for your listening pleasure.

]]> Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:16:24 GMT https://simpleflying.com/podcast-181/ <![CDATA[Want To Buy A Boeing 747? Iraqi Airways Is Selling 2!]]> Have you ever wanted to buy your own Boeing 747? Iraqi Airways is selling off two of its old 747s, with initial bids starting at around half a million US dollars. While they are not airworthy, there are still plenty of unique things to do with one (or a pair) of 747 frames.

]]> Tue, 01 Aug 2023 12:04:55 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-boeing-747-sale/ <![CDATA[Iraqi Airways To Auction Old Boeing 747s]]> Do you want to own a Boeing 747? This may be your opportunity as Iraqi Airways is set to auction a pair of ‘Queens of the Skies’ which have been parked at Tozeur-Nefta Airport in Tunisia since the Gulf War.

]]> Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:00:24 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-auction-boeing-747/ <![CDATA[Iraqi Airways Eyes 31 Airbus & Boeing Aircraft By 2027]]> The flag carrier of Iraq, Iraqi Airways, has set its sights on significant expansion as it eyes adding 31 new jets to its fleet, according to a report by the country's local media outlet Rudaw.

]]> Sun, 23 Jul 2023 15:00:24 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-31-airbus-boeing-aircraft/ <![CDATA[Iraqi Airways Receives First Boeing 787 Dreamliner]]> Iraqi Airways has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787. Registered as YI-ATC, the 787-8 arrived at Baghdad International Airport (BGW) earlier today, following a 13-hour delivery flight overnight from Charleston, SC (CHS).

]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 20:00:19 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-receives-first-boeing-787-dreamliner/ <![CDATA[Iraqi Airways' First Boeing 787 Takes First Test Flight]]>

​​Iraqi Airways' very first Boeing 787-8 achieved a significant milestone on May 9th, taking off and successfully completing its first test flight. Departing from and returning to Boeing facilities in Charleston, the aircraft spent three hours in the air, flying circles off the South Carolina/Georgia coast.

]]> Thu, 11 May 2023 23:01:17 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-first-boeing-787-first-test-flight/ <![CDATA[Shocking Photos: Pratt & Whitney GTF Woes Deepen As Iraqi Airways Grounds All Airbus A220s]]> The ongoing issues with Pratt & Whitney’s GTF engine have taken a turn for the worse as the Iraq Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has grounded all Iraqi Airways’ Airbus A220s. In a notice shared with Simple Flying, the ICAA said,

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 12:10:17 GMT https://simpleflying.com/pratt-whitney-gtf-iraqi-airways-grounds-airbus-a220/ <![CDATA[Triple Delivery! Iraqi Airways Adds 3 Boeing 737 MAX 8s In One Day]]>

On March 24th, three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft took off, one after another, from Seattle Boeing Field (BFI). The three jets headed for Baghdad International Airport (BGW), potentially their new home with Iraqi Airways (as the airline has multiple bases). This year is off to an exciting start for the airline. The carrier has been taking delivery of more and more next-generation aircraft, with its first 737 MAX having arriving in February and its first Boeing 787 recently rolling off the assembly line.

]]> Sun, 26 Mar 2023 06:01:16 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-adds-3-boeing-737-max-8s/ <![CDATA[First Boeing 787-8 For Iraqi Airways Spotted In Livery]]>

An Iraqi Airways Boeing 787-8 was recently spotted at Boeing facilities in Charleston. The aircraft will be the airline's first Dreamliner, joining a diverse existing fleet, including narrowbodies and widebodies from both Boeing and Airbus. The airline is expecting a total of nine 787-8s and a single -9.

]]> Sat, 18 Mar 2023 06:00:16 GMT https://simpleflying.com/first-boeing-787-8-for-iraqi-airways-spotted/ <![CDATA[Iraqi Airways Takes Delivery Of First Boeing 737 MAX]]>

Iraq’s flag carrier Iraqi Airways has taken delivery of a Boeing 737 MAX 8, the first of its type for this company. The narrowbody jet, registration YI-ASL departed from Seattle on February 24 and landed in Baghdad two days later after a layover in Reykjavik, Iceland.

]]> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 02:00:17 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-receives-first-boeing-737-max/ <![CDATA[Iraqi Airways Has So Far Taken Delivery Of 3 Airbus A220s]]>

Iraqi Airways has taken delivery of its third Airbus A220. The A220-300 touched down in Baghdad after a two-day journey from Airbus' delivery center in Mirabel. Iraqi Airways has placed an order for five of the next-generation regional jet with options for more in the future.

]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2023 23:21:55 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-three-airbus-a220s/ <![CDATA[The Iraqi Airways Fleet In 2022]]>

Earlier this year, Iraqi Airways was in the news following the delivery of its first Airbus A220. With this modernization process in mind, we thought we'd take a look at the makeup of its fleet as a whole. The carrier operates various jetliners from three different manufacturers, which we shall now examine more closely.

]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 23:31:14 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-fleet/ <![CDATA[The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week]]>

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]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 12:30:15 GMT https://simpleflying.com/notable-airline-routes-60/ <![CDATA[Iraqi Airways Takes Delivery Of Its First Airbus A220]]> The first A220 for Iraqi Airways has left Montreal and is en route to Baghdad. The aircraft has made a stop in Manchester, UK, this morning, and will continue its journey later tonight. This is the first of five A220s for the airline, which will be complemented by new 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliners as part of a major fleet renewal endeavor.

]]> Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:15:01 GMT https://simpleflying.com/iraqi-airways-first-a220/ <![CDATA[Iraqi Airways Sends Emergency 747 To Belarus]]> Iraqi Airways has deployed one of its Boeing 747-400 for an emergency repatriation flight. The flight was carrying around 400 Iraqi citizens back from Minsk, Belarus, after many attempted to enter the EU through Poland. The recent weeks have seen airlines restrict travel into Belarus after the EU threatened sanctions for those who carry illegal migrants.

]]> Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:24:13 GMT https://simpleflying.com/emergency-747-iraqi-airways/ <![CDATA[Revealed: The World's Biggest 747-400 Passenger Operators In 2021]]> There are just 434 Boeing 747-400s if all roles, variants, types of operator, and statuses are looked at, ch-aviation.com reveals. However, the picture changes dramatically if only stored and active passenger B747-400s are examined. Just 42 fit the bill, with only 10 in active use.

]]> Fri, 10 Sep 2021 10:45:32 GMT https://simpleflying.com/worlds-biggest-747-400-operators-2021/