Iraq

Military Aviation News February 5, 2016

Iraqi air force takes delivery of two more F-16s

The Iraqi air force has taken delivery of two more F-16 fighter jets, bringing to six the number of the sophisticated US planes it now…

Military Aviation News March 10, 2015

Czech Gov’t to Sell Fighter Jets to Iraq

The Czech Republic has approved the sale of 15 surplus subsonic fighter planes to Iraq, the country’s defense minister said on Monday. Martin Stropnicky said…

Military Aviation News February 23, 2015

French aircraft carrier begins Iraq operations

(Reuters) – France’s Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier has started military operations against Islamic State in Iraq, a French army source said on Monday. “The…

Military Aviation News November 26, 2014

Iraq – C-130E/J Sustainment

The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for C-130E/J sustainment and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical…

Military Aviation News September 18, 2014

Netherlands May Send F-16 Fighters, Weapons to Iraq to Combat IS

The Netherlands could use F-16 fighter aircraft and send arms to Iraqi Kurds in order to fight the Islamic State (IS) terrorist group, active…

Civilian aviation news, General Aviation News August 8, 2014

British Airways suspends flights over Iraq

(AFP) British Airways (BA) suspended flights over Iraq on Friday as the US launched air strikes against Islamic militants fighting in the north of the…

Military Aviation News July 1, 2014

Iraq to Get 5-10 Russian Su-25 Attack Aircraft by September

MOSCOW, July 1 (RIA Novosti) – Iraq is to receive from five to ten Russian Su-25 ground attack aircraft by September, Russian Ambassador to Baghdad…

Military Aviation News June 28, 2013

Russia to Deliver 10 Mi-28NE Helicopter Gunships to Iraq

MOSCOW, June 28 (RIA Novosti) – Russia will supply over 10 fully armed and equipped Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters to Iraq under a multi-billion…

Military Aviation News June 19, 2013

Beechcraft Global Mission Support Receives Contract Extension to Support Iraq Air Force King Air Fleet

This week at the Paris Air Show, Beechcraft Corporation announced the award of a 28-month contract extension for contractor logistics support for the Iraq Air…

Military Aviation News October 11, 2012

Iraq to Buy Aero Vodochody L-159 Advanced Trainer

The Iraqi government intends to buy Czech-made Aero Vodochody L-159 advanced trainer/light-attack jets, Iraq’s Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Thursday in Prague after talks…

Military Aviation News September 5, 2012

Iraq’s First Super Hercules

The first of six C-130J Super Hercules for the Iraqi Air Force recently completed its first flight here. The Iraqi Air Force intends to use…

Military Aviation News April 13, 2012

Bell Helicopter Awarded Support Agreement for Iraqi Bell 407s

Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, was awarded a contract by US Army Contracting Command, Redstone Alabama for the procurement of contractor logistics support for…

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