By John Lee.
Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced the arrival of the first European aircraft at Baghdad International Airport (BIAP) in 35 years, marking a major milestone in the country's return to the European aviation network.
The flight, operated by Aegean Airlines, Greece's national carrier, is running on the Baghdad-Athens-Baghdad route with two scheduled flights per week, with scope for additional services depending on demand. It is the first European airline to land in Baghdad since the early 1990s.
The ministry said the development reflects sustained efforts to upgrade operational, technical and security standards at Iraqi airports in line with European requirements, boosting confidence in Baghdad International Airport as a safe and compliant operating environment.
Officials added that the move supports wider plans to strengthen air connectivity with Europe, with Oman Air also expected to operate European-bound flights from Baghdad. The progress is also seen as contributing to efforts to lift the European ban on Iraqi Airways, which has reportedly completed 81% of required corrective actions under the IOSA safety programme.
(Source: Ministry of Transport)
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