Iraqi Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad where it will be based.
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Iraqi Airways Boeing 787-8- Image, The Boeing Company
The Iraqi flag carrier has taken the first of 10 787s on order to grow its long-haul network and connect Iraq to more international destinations.
The delivery of Iraqi Airways’ first 787 follows the delivery of four Boeing 737 MAX airplanes since February. The airline has ordered a total of six 737-8s and 10 737-10s, providing its single-aisle fleet with more capability across its regional and medium-haul routes.
The airline operates an eclectic mix of equipment, with four Airbus A220-300s, two A320s, one A321, one Boeing 737-700, six Boeing 737-800, one Airbus A330-200 and one Boeing 777-200LR and five Canadair CRJ-900s.
Iraqi Airways currently serves more than 50 destinations from Baghdad.
In Quotes
Manaf Abdel-Monem, Director General of Iraqi Airways said:
“We are proud to be taking delivery of an airplane with the capabilities of the 787 Dreamliner. As domestic and international air traffic gains momentum, it’s crucial that our Iraqi Airways fleet matches growing demand with more efficient, capable and comfortable airplanes,”
“The 787 and 737 MAX airplanes we have received are key to our fleet renewal program which aims to ensure we can fly our passengers around the world in the safety and comfort they expect from a modern and efficient airline like Iraqi Airways.”
Omar Arekat, Boeing vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for the Middle East.
“Today marks a new beginning for Iraqi Airways, taking delivery of its first 787 Dreamliner that will support the airline in connecting Iraq to the world,”
“Boeing is committed to supporting Iraqi Airways’ ambition to bring greater optimization and new route possibilities to the region.”
Kuljit Ghata-Aura, President Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, Boeing.
“Air transport is at the heart of economic growth. It creates employment, facilitates trade, enables tourism and supports sustainable development. The arrival of the Boeing 787 today is an important step in connecting the Iraqi people to the region and the world,”
“We look forward to supporting the Iraqi government and the Iraqi private sector as they grow Iraq’s commercial fleet and modernize the country’s commercial aviation infrastructure.”
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