FlyErbil Receives Iraqi Air Operator Certificate
FlyErbil says it has received an Air Operator Certificate from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority, giving the Erbil-based airline its own operating certificate.
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FlyErbil announced on October 22, 2026, that the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority had issued the airline an Air Operator Certificate two days earlier. The certificate gives FlyErbil its own authorization to operate commercial flights.
Key details
- FlyErbil’s first Airbus A320-200, registration YI-EBL and manufacturer serial number 3460, arrived at Erbil International Airport on October 9 and entered service on October 16, 2026.
- A second A320-200, serial number 3536, is associated with the airline.
- FlyErbil was founded in 2015 and began commercial operations in June 2018.
- Proposed network information names destinations in Germany, Copenhagen, London, Istanbul and Amsterdam.
FlyErbil’s first Airbus A320-200, registration YI-EBL, entered service on October 16, 2026.
Why it matters
FlyErbil previously marketed flights operated under other airlines’ certificates, including UR Airlines’ AOC. Its own certificate marks a change in how the Erbil-based carrier is authorized to operate, while its A320 fleet provides aircraft for its services.
What happens next
FlyErbil has outlined plans for routes connecting Erbil with destinations in Europe and the Middle East. Which city would you like to see added to its network?
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