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Fly Erbil wins Iraqi AOC, clearing path to expand its network

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Fly Erbil received an air operator’s certificate from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority in Baghdad on Oct. 20, 2026, formally recognizing the former virtual carrier as an Iraqi airline. The certification gives the company a regulatory basis to expand its flight network, it said.

Discovered 2026-10-26T07:55:04.560682-07:00 | 2026-10-26T07:55:04.560682-07:00

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  • The AOC marks Fly Erbil’s transition from a virtual carrier to a formally recognized Iraqi airline, establishing its operating status under the country’s aviation regulator.
  • The certification clears a regulatory hurdle to network expansion, although the company has not specified new routes or a timetable.

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