Turkiye has sent a 25-member technical team to Syria to help restore and upgrade Damascus International Airport, which was heavily damaged during the country’s civil war.
The team, which entered Syria on February 7, brought with them essential equipment to enhance airport safety and ensure smooth flight operations.
Key improvements include the installation of new radio transceivers, repairs to navigation systems, and the provision of security equipment such as X-ray scanners and metal detectors.
Additionally, Turkiye has supplied firefighting vehicles and trained Syrian crews on how to use the new equipment to meet international aviation standards.
The airport, which had been closed several times due to war-related damage, is now operating with significant safety improvements.
Qatar Airways resumed flights to Damascus in January, and Turkish Airlines restarted its Istanbul-Damascus route in late January.
Syria plans to resume European flights by summer 2025 with the help of Turkiye and Qatar.
