Iraqi Airways has commenced the implementation of heavy maintenance check (C5), alongside check (A42), for the B737_800 aircraft, utilizing national expertise in a move that reflects the expansion of specialized operations in the realm of localizing maintenance work.
The General Manager of the company, Mustafa Talib, stated in a statement observed by the Video News Agency, that the execution of these checks represents an important milestone in the company’s reliance on its capabilities in aircraft maintenance. He noted that the nature of this type of work requires advanced levels of technical expertise and coordination between engineering and technical specialties, workshops, and supporting staff.
Talib added that these operations are under the monitoring and supervision of the Minister of Transport, Wahb Al-Husseini, to enhance the technical and operational performance of the ministry’s institutions, pointing out the company's commitment to completing the inspections and maintenance in accordance with the specifications and technical requirements approved by the manufacturer Boeing, ensuring speed of completion, reduction of financial costs, and the safety and operational readiness of the aircraft.