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- Aviation authorities are working to rebuild the air transport sector and enhance international connectivity
- Damascus International Airport is the largest in the country and connects to other domestic destinations, such as Aleppo in the north
LONDON: The number of airlines that have resumed flights to Damascus International Airport has reached 15, according to the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority.
Syria鈥檚 aviation authorities have been working to rebuild the air transport sector and enhance international connectivity since the change of power in the country last December, the SANA news agency reported
There are currently 15 airlines operating flights to Damascus, including those from the UAE, 黑料社区, Turkey, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait and Romania, among others.
Damascus International Airport is the largest in the country and connects to other domestic destinations, such as Aleppo in the north.
The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority reported that in September, cargo throughput at Damascus airport was 82,986 tonnes in exports and 34,039 tonnes in imports.
鈥淭his growing volume reflects ongoing efforts to rejuvenate Syria鈥檚 aviation sector and enhance its connectivity with global markets,鈥� SANA reported.
The aviation authority said that foreign carriers are crucial for commercial and humanitarian operations in Syria, and by partnering with international airlines, it aims to strengthen its position in global aviation by providing passenger services and vital logistical support.