Thursday 28 January 2010

Rivals Taxi as Iraqi Airways Rebuilds





Iraqi Airways, which since 2004 has leased used jetliners, recently ordered new aircraft from Boeing Co.

In a potentially hopeful sign for Iraq's battered economy, foreign airlines are increasing service to the country as its national airline is rebuilding after two decades of war, sanctions and neglect.

Flying in Iraq remains difficult due to continuing security concerns and because airports and air-traffic control systems are just starting to be modernized.

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