Damascus:Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport has announced the removal of an international warning concerning the safety of civil aircraft within the Damascus Flight Information Region (FIR). The warning, originally issued in 2013, has been lifted following an official notification by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to all its member states.

According to Qatar News Agency, Omar Al Hosari, Head of the Syrian Civil Aviation Authority, stated that the decision is a significant step toward reopening Syrian airspace to international air traffic and commerce, adhering to the highest global safety and security standards.

Al Hosari noted that the Authority continues to coordinate with ICAO, other civil aviation authorities, and international stakeholders. These efforts aim to rebuild confidence in Syria’s civil aviation sector and prepare for the resumption of overflights and commercial flights both inbound and outbound.

ICAO’s decision came after recent technical assessments and reviews of the Damascus Flight Information Region. The organization has committed to providing comprehensive technical assistance and support to help Syria’s civil aviation sector recover.

This support will include modernizing air navigation systems, rehabilitating meteorological infrastructure and international airports, and training national technical personnel According to latest international standards and protocols established by ICAO.