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IRAN: CAO Looks to Reopen Oman and Azerbaijan Flights

TEHRAN, Iran Iranian Civil Aviation Organization received signals on Monday for resumption of flights to Oman and Azerbaijan as new exceptions to the United States ban on Iranian airlines. Iranian airlines resumed flights to Najaf Airport in southern Iraq on Sunday after the United States granted Ba

IRAQ: Iraq Authorises 40 Daily Iranian Flights To Najaf, Excluding Mahan Air

BAGHDAD, Iraq * Iraqi government reached agreement authorising 40 daily flights to and from Najaf International Airport for Iranian airlines, excluding Mahan Air. * Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi oversaw the file of resuming Iranian airline operations. * US government granted the required exemption after Iraqi diplomatic efforts. * Flights cover humanitarian, medical

LEBANON: MEA expects A321XLRs, A330neo from 4Q 2026; FlyBeirut due from June 2027

* President Joseph Aoun met MEA Chairman Mohammed Al-Hout to review Rafic Hariri International Airport traffic and carrier performance. * Al-Hout stated first batch of four Airbus A321neo(XLR) and A330-900neo aircraft arrives from November. Second batch of four aircraft scheduled before mid-2027. According to Airbus's

IRAN: Major General Rezaei Warns Neighbours About Embracing U.S. Aviation-related Sanctions

* Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Major General Rezaei warned neighboring countries not to join US aviation sanctions against Iran or face reciprocal flight bans. He added: "If this happens, we will prevent the flights of aircraft from neighboring countries that are partners of the United States."

IRAQ: Iraq Will Ban Iranian Airlines In Compliance With US Sanctions

BAGHDAD, Iraq * Two Iraqi government sources told AFP on Monday that Iraq will suspend Iranian airline flights after Washington announced the carriers will halt services due to US sanctions. * An Iraqi government source said Iraq will implement the ban on Iranian airlines from Tuesday dawn in compliance with the US