14 October 2011
Iraqi cadres controlled the air space of Mosul province from the US forces, negating the news that the airport was closed for maintenance work. 

Director of Mosul airport Sardar Hassan told Aswat al-Iraq that the airport did not stop working since handing it over to the Iraqi authorities. He added that the airport is working by receiving and departing passengers as usual.

© Aswat Aliraq 2011