The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority has signed an agreement with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to upgrade the country’s air transport infrastructure, enhancing the capabilities of civilian aircraft and airport facilities.
In a statement published on its official website, ICAO emphasized that the agreement seeks to upgrade Syria’s aviation sector, ensuring that its standards align with international requirements. The organization stated that this cooperation would support a comprehensive analysis of gaps in the air transport sector, identifying major challenges and laying the groundwork for necessary improvements.
The agreement includes assessing institutional structure, developing a strategic action plan, and strengthening Syria’s organizational and operational efficiency in civil aviation.
ICAO reiterated that this collaboration highlights its commitment to fostering a safe and sustainable aviation system, contributing to the recovery of Syrian civil aviation and the long-term development of the country’s air transport sector.
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Meanwhile, a local source told +963 that the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has allocated $100,000 to rehabilitate Deir ez-Zor Airport in eastern Syria and restart civil aviation operations there.
The source added that a United Nations team had recently visited the airport to inspect the technical condition of its runway and service facilities. The rehabilitation project will be coordinated between UNDP and the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority.
Additionally, Aleppo International Airport resumed passenger flights last Tuesday, with the first commercial flight arriving from Damascus International Airport.
The Syrian state news agency SANA reported that the plane landed safely in the presence of Aleppo’s governor, Engineer Azam al-Gharib.
