Iraqi Transport Ministry Reports 31% Increase in over flight Traffic after Airspace Restrictions Lifted

AVIATION NEWS-Transport Ministry said on Sunday that over flight traffic through Iraqi airspace had increased by 31% following the resolution of restrictions on prohibited airspace zones. Captain Ihab Saad Kareem, director-general of the State Company for Airports and Air Navigation Management, said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that civil aviation…

Turkish Airlines Hosts IATA’s World Safety and Operations Conference in Istanbul

ANIATION NEWS- Taking place on 6–8 October 2026 under the theme “Performance Through People,” the conference brings together the global aviation community to explore the role of people in maintaining safe and resilient operations. Drawing on its experience of connecting diverse markets and managing a global operation, Turkish Airlines provides a valuable perspective on the challenges…

Dubai International tops global international seat capacity in October

AVIATION NEWS- Dubai International Airport ranked first worldwide for scheduled international airline seat capacity in October, offering 4.6 million departing seats, or 9.2 million seats in both directions, according to data from aviation analytics company OAG. Capacity at Dubai International rose 5.3 per cent from September, when the airport recorded 4.34 million departing international seats.…

Air Canada Welcomes Expanded Air Transport Agreement Between Canada and Vietnam

AVIATION NEWS-Air Canada welcomed the Government of Canada’s announcement of an expanded Air Transport Agreement between Canada and Vietnam. Reflecting the strong relationship between the two Governments and the aim of further strengthening commercial and cultural ties between the two countries, Air Canada plans to work with the relevant authorities to complete the approvals and…