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Syria's aviation revival: How the end of Assad and the Iran war brought the industry back

The war-torn nation began its revival effort soon after the ousting of former president Bashar al-Assad, with recent developments including the return of Syrian Airlines to Europe.

A Syrian Airlines passenger jet, the first aircraft to land at Aleppo airport after it was shut during the offensive that toppled president Bashar al-Assad, receives a water salute upon arrival on March 18, 2025.
People wave Syrian flags as they gather at Umayyad Square in Damascus to watch a broadcast of Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa delivering a speech at the United Nations, in Syria, September 24, 2025.

Syria's Kurds demonstrate in multiple cities, government announces curfew

The new national flag of Syria is seen on a flagpole at the former Syrian embassy in Washington, DC on November 14, 2025; Illustrative.

American journalist accuses Syrian chargé d'affaires to US of playing role in her 2016 abduction

Women activists protest in Aleppo against what they say is inadequate female representation in Syria's newly formed People's Assembly, July 2.

Syrian women push for real political power: 'Representation is not just numbers'


Syria's Aleppo airport struck in alleged Israeli airstrike, damage caused

Lebanese media claim 3 killed and 2 wounded from the strike. 

 A man walks at Aleppo international airport after it was reopened for the first time in years, Syria February 19, 2020.

Airstrikes target Aleppo and Damascus airports

Syria has been a conduit for Iranian weapons flowing to Hezbollah and Iran-backed proxies in Syria over the years.

An Israeli Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies during an aerial demonstration at a graduation ceremony for Israeli air force pilots

Russia slams Israel for alleged airstrike on Syrian airports

Israel's airstrikes on Syrian airports are "a flagrant violation of Syria’s sovereignty and of the basic principles of international law," Russia said.

 Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.

Israel allegedly strikes two airports in Syria, Iranian flight diverted

Syrian air defenses responded to the strike, as per Syrian reports.

Ofek 1 images of Damascus International Airport

Air traffic at Syria's Aleppo airport to resume after alleged Israeli airstrike

Operations will restart at the airport at midnight, Syria's transport ministry said.

 Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.

Israeli 'airstrike' puts Aleppo airport out of service, Syria says

Runways at the airport were damaged in the alleged attack, rendering it out of service, according to Syrian officials.

 A man walks at Aleppo international airport after it was reopened for the first time in years, Syria February 19, 2020.

Aleppo airstrikes showcase Iran’s strategy, regional concerns - analysis

Iran has increased weapons trafficking using Aleppo’s airport to move munitions and weapons to Hezbollah.

 A man walks at Aleppo international airport after it was reopened for the first time in years, Syria February 19, 2020.

Syrian soldier killed in alleged Israeli airstrike near Aleppo ahead of Raisi visit

The Aleppo International Airport was temporarily closed due to the damage caused by the airstrikes.

 Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.

How Iran’s cynical weapon supply to Syria threatens life in Middle East - analysis

The confirmation that Iran did supply Syria with weapons and military items after the earthquake shows how cynical and dangerous Iran has become.

 IDF (Israel Defense Force) Artillery Corps near the border with Syria, in the Golan Heights, January 2, 2023.

Syria blames Israel for Damascus airstrikes, two injured

Two Syrian soldiers were injured in alleged Israeli airstrikes targeting Damascus from the Golan Heights.

 A streak of light is seen in the night sky in the vicinity of the Syrian capital Damascus during what Syrian authorities said was an Israeli air strike, in this handout released by state news agency SANA on February 24, 2020.