The first passenger aircraft has landed in Iraq following a suspension of air traffic lasting more than 40 days, a source in the Middle East aviation services told TASS.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the aircraft, arriving from Dubai, successfully touched down at Basra International Airport. This arrival marks the first commercial flight since the flight ban was initially implemented on February 28. The resumption of air travel signals a significant step toward normalizing regional connectivity after the prolonged closure.
According to the source, the passenger plane transited through Kuwaiti airspace during its journey to Basra, despite reports that certain restrictions in that specific corridor remain in place. The technical details of the flight path indicate a coordinated effort to restore essential travel links to southern Iraq's primary economic hub.
The reopening of Iraqi airspace is expected to facilitate the movement of personnel and resources vital to the region's infrastructure and energy sectors. Basra International Airport serves as a critical gateway for international companies operating in the Republic, and the restoration of scheduled flights is viewed as a key indicator of stabilizing logistical conditions in the Middle East.
