Reopening Aleppo International Airport is a Step Towards Economic Recovery

Today, Aleppo International Airport reopened with the first passenger flight arriving from Damascus, in the presence of Aleppo Governor Eng. Azzam Al-Gharib.

Aleppo airport is vital for transporting passengers and goods, and its reopening to air traffic comes after three months of diligent efforts to repair and restore the airport.
This represents a step towards economic recovery, as part of a strategic vision aimed at reconnecting Syria with the world and facilitating the return of more than 10 million Syrian refugees in Turkey and Europe to their homeland after a long absence.

Alaa Salal, Director of Local and International Relations at the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, said in a statement to SANA that the reopening of the airport is not just a technical operation but a strategic step aimed at facilitating the return of refugees who have been separated from their families for over 14 years. It will also attract traders and local and foreign companies, especially in light of the existence of a large industrial city in Aleppo, in addition to supporting humanitarian efforts by dedicating flights for transporting humanitarian aid and personnel from international organizations such as the United Nations.

Souha Suleiman