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11 September 2026
Development work at the existing Aleppo International Airport will begin in early 2027, with the project expected to raise annual passenger capacity to more than 2 million as Syria moves ahead with a broader Saudi-backed plan to modernize the airport and build a new international facility.
The Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport said Friday that the upgrade would improve the existing airport’s operational efficiency, technical capabilities and passenger services while preparations continue for the new Aleppo International Airport.
Field surveys and preliminary technical studies are already underway to determine the requirements for the upgrade in line with international standards, the authority said...
