Ministry of Transport Lifts No-Fly Zones to Enhance Sovereignty and Improve Navigation

mesoiraq - The Ministry of Transport officially announced the abolition of all no-fly zones within Iraqi airspace, removing them from the national aeronautical information publication in a strategic move towards reclaiming full control over the airspace. In an official statement, the ministry clarified that previously restricted military air zones are no longer in use for military operations. It declared the permanent closure of the restricted zones file, placing the entirety of the country's skies strictly under national sovereign responsibility. The ministry emphasized that this decision will actively contribute to increasing the flexibility of airspace utilization, improving the flow of civil aviation, and optimizing international flight paths. It further noted that this step will positively impact the operational efficiency of air navigation services, reinforcing the country's position as a pivotal transit hub on the regional and international aviation map.