Basra Airlines
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| Founded | 2022 | ||||||
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Commenced operations | 2025 | ||||||
| Fleet size | 2 | ||||||
| Headquarters | Baghdad, Iraq | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
Basra Airlines is an Iraqi airline founded in 2022. The airline began flight operations in 2025 after receiving its air operator certificate from Iraqi aviation authorities.[1]
History
[edit]Basra Airlines was founded in 2022 by Iraqi businessman and aviation entrepreneur Moffak Sabir Hamad.[2]
During 2023 and 2024, the airline focused on regulatory preparation, aircraft sourcing, operational planning, and staff recruitment ahead of launch.[3][2]
In October 2025, the airline received its first aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ1000 named Shatt Al-Arab, marking the operational launch of the carrier at Basra International Airport.[4]
In December 2025, Basra Airlines obtained its Iraqi Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, allowing the airline to begin commercial operations.[5]
The airline launched its first scheduled domestic services in 2026, including flights between Basra and Erbil, with plans for international routes to Turkey and other regional destinations.[6]
Destinations
[edit]- Erbil
- Baghdad[4]
Fleet
[edit]As of 2026, the fleet consists of:
- Bombardier CRJ1000 (2) (YI-BBG, YI-BBF)[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Salem, Amr (2025-12-30). "Iraq's Basra Airlines obtains Air Operator Certificate". Iraqi News. Retrieved 2026-05-07.
- ^ a b "Basra Airlines - History & Milestones". Basra Airlines.
- ^ "Basra Airlines Outlines MRO Strategy Ahead Of March Launch". Aviation Week Network. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
- ^ a b "Basra Airlines launches operations with arrival of first aircraft named Shatt Al-Arab". Iraqi News. 15 October 2025.
- ^ "Iraq's Basra Airlines obtains Air Operator Certificate". Iraqi News. 30 December 2025.
- ^ "New Iraqi airline to launch first flight to Erbil on Thursday: CEO". Rudaw. 22 April 2026.
- ^ Munro, Rob (2026-01-20). "Basra Airlines acquires two regional jets". LARA. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
