Head of the General Authority of Civil Aviation Announces a Future Vision in Syria

The head of the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation, Omar Al-Hasri, said today, Sunday, that the authority is working on implementing a comprehensive vision aimed at rehabilitating the existing infrastructure and repositioning Syria as a key player in regional and international aviation.

In statements to "SANA", Al-Hasri added: "This vision is based on a comprehensive strategic plan extending until 2030, focusing on rebuilding airport infrastructure, enhancing air connectivity, reopening airspace, fleet modernization, national air transport modernization, comprehensive update of air navigation and communication systems, and openness to regional and international partnerships".

Al-Hasri emphasized that the vision includes the development and expansion of Damascus and Aleppo airports as a national priority, in addition to updating other airports, establishing new airports, rehabilitating existing aircraft, gradually expanding the national fleet, supporting the establishment of private national airlines.

He also announced a project to convert Mezzeh Airport from a military airport to a civilian airport dedicated to private aviation and businessmen, as part of a comprehensive developmental vision aimed at diversifying aviation patterns in Syria, easing operational pressure on Damascus International Airport, and creating a specialized investment and commercial attraction point.