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SalamAir assesses a Damascus service

A SalamAir delegation inspected Damascus International Airport and reviewed the operational and technical requirements for potential flights between Syria and Oman.

Latakia airport rehabilitation begins

Technical teams have started work on Latakia International Airport’s buildings, facilities, and equipment as the airport moves into the implementation phase of its rehabilitation.

Fly Dar outlines its operating plan

Fly Dar says its first phase will focus on regional and European markets, with domestic flights possible later. The company also plans to recruit Syrian pilots, engineers, maintenance technicians, and new graduates.

Fly Dar receives Syrian Air Operator Certificate

Syria’s civil aviation authority awarded Fly Dar an Air Operator Certificate, clearing the private Syrian carrier to begin operations under the national regulatory framework.

Damascus and Aleppo navigation systems enter service

Calibration and flight testing of ILS/DME and DVOR/DME equipment were completed at Damascus and Aleppo airports. The systems support round-the-clock operations and improve reliability in low visibility and difficult weather.

Mezzeh Airport conversion work begins

Initial rehabilitation has begun to convert Mezzeh Air Base into a limited civil airport for private and business aviation, including debris removal and work on air-navigation infrastructure.

DAM ↔ VIE · DAM ↔ CPH

Damascus links to Vienna and Copenhagen

Syrian Air launched Copenhagen service on 21 September, followed by the scheduled Vienna launch on 22 September.

L602 Gulf–Europe air corridor enters operation

Syria approved L602 through its eastern airspace near Deir ez-Zor for Gulf–Europe overflights. Civil aviation recorded 2,188 transit flights through the evening of 18 September.

Aleppo airport upgrade planned for 2027

Upgrade work is planned to begin in early 2027, with annual capacity targeted above two million passengers.

Qamishli rehabilitation enters final stages

Civil aviation officials say rehabilitation is in its final stages, followed by operational readiness checks.

Egypt assesses Damascus and Aleppo services

Egyptian civil aviation officials inspected both Damascus and Aleppo airports as coordination continues toward restoring direct Syria–Egypt flights.

German airlines assess a Damascus link

Delegations from Lufthansa and Eurowings reviewed Damascus Airport and the technical requirements for potential direct service with Germany.

Syrian airspace traffic rises 8.2% in August

Civil aviation recorded 21,971 aircraft transiting Syrian airspace in August, up from 20,315 in July and more than 40% above June.

JED ↔ ALP

Jeddah–Aleppo service launches

flynas launched direct service between Jeddah and Aleppo on 2 September. Check the carrier for the current schedule.

CGN ↔ DEZ

Cologne–Deir ez-Zor service begins

LEAV operated its first direct Cologne–Deir ez-Zor flight on 1 September. Check the carrier for current bookable dates.

Syrian Airlines receives first two aircraft in fleet upgrade

Syrian Airlines has received the first two of eight Airbus A320-family aircraft, and both are now on Syria’s national aircraft register. Each has 156 seats, including 12 business-class seats.

Syria–Saudi air transport agreement

The updated bilateral framework uses an open-skies principle and still awaits the required legislative procedures.