Aleppo International Airport has officially opened its doors, a major step for Syria’s transition period after Assad’s removal. The airport, which closed its gates after President Bashar al-Assad was ousted, is now gearing up to receive domestic and international flights.
The reopening is regarded as a great boost to Syria’s connectivity and economic rehabilitation, as it will enable the return of commercial traffic and humanitarian assistance into the country. Airlines in neighboring countries and even further afield are anticipated to start flying again to Aleppo in the weeks ahead.
Syrian officials and international witnesses view the revival as an emblem of stability reasserting itself in parts of Syria amid persisting political instability. The step is also within a general process of restoration pursued by Syrian leaders to repair the country’s infrastructure and resume strategic transportation arteries.
Locals and business community figures have hopes that the renewed flight traffic would breathe new life into Aleppo’s economy, once thriving commercial center of the area.
