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Syria Grants Fly Dar Airline Operating Certificate

September 27, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Syria grants Fly Dar its first private airline operating certificate.
Certificate issued after completing regulatory procedures.
Fly Dar to establish main base at Damascus International Airport.
Airline plans to operate flights beyond Damascus.

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Strategic Implications

This certification may indicate Syria's efforts to rebuild its aviation sector and attract private investment, which could lead to increased competition and growth in the industry. The move suggests a shift towards liberalizing the aviation market, which may have implications for regional air travel and economic development.

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What Happened

Damascus Opens Aviation Sector To Private Investment

Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport has granted Fly Dar Airlines an Air Operator Certificate, making it the first private Syrian airline to receive the certification since the fall of Bashar Assad’s government. The certificate was presented during a ceremony in Damascus, attended by high-ranking officials. Fly Dar plans to operate flights beyond Damascus International Airport, with proposed connections between several Syrian cities and airports. The development is part of Damascus’ efforts to rebuild its aviation sector and open the industry to greater private investment, as reported by Unknown Source.

Source | Originally Published: September 27, 2026

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