Akitu Aviation

Akitu Aviation is an Iraqi provider of airport solutions and services, headquartered in Baghdad. The company offers support to VIP and private charters and to its customer airlines. It supports operators at airports across Iraq and also arranges air charter.

Its VIP terminal and FBO service manages the station and its passengers. Passenger services include check-in through the SITA Departure Control System, special care for passengers with reduced mobility and unaccompanied minors, and VVIP meet and assist. Ramp services cover loading and offloading, aircraft marshalling and guidance, and pushback and towing.

Cargo management, engineering services and ground handling are also part of the offer. Fuel service and landing and overflight permits help with trip support. Flight planning, hotel booking and catering round out the range. The company also provides crew scheduling and maintenance management.

Akitu says it has been appointed as the official FBO at Baghdad airport. Its team provides full FBO and ground handling services for flights, along with customs and immigration help, fueling and aircraft parking. The website describes a team of experienced professionals who aim to give first class service for every flight preparation.

Its meet and assist service covers Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Najaf, Sulaimaniyah, Kirkuk and Nasiriyah airports. Offices are located at Baghdad International Airport in the Babylon terminal and in the departure terminal at Najaf International Airport.

Charter options include private, commercial, ambulance and cargo flights. Ambulance charter serves patients who cannot board a commercial flight. Its clients include airlines, ground handlers and charter operators, such as Iraqi Airways, dnata and Jetex.

Customers can request ground handling, jet fuel quotes, hotel bookings, trip cost estimates and air charter quotations through online forms. The company also publishes a corporate brochure.

Services

• VIP terminal and FBO
• Station management
• Passenger services
• Ramp services
• Cargo management
• Engineering services
• Flight planning
• Ground handling
• Fuel service
• Charter services