Syria Reopens Airspace After Interim Government Takes Control

Syria’s newly formed transitional administration has reopened the nation’s airspace, allowing international flights to resume operations over its territory from Sunday afternoon. The move comes a week after the ouster of former President Bashar al-Assad, which had led to the suspension of all aviation activities.

Middle East Airlines flight MEA 311, traveling from Amman to Beirut, was the first aircraft to utilize the reopened airspace. Following this, other flights, including routes connecting Baghdad and Jeddah, have started traversing Syrian skies.

Reports indicate that Bashar al-Assad left the country on Sunday morning. He was flown to a local airbase by a Syrian airline flight, later boarding a Russian aircraft to flee the country. This marks the final chapter of his regime, which faced mounting domestic and international opposition.

Transport Minister Bahaa al-Din Sharam confirmed that major airports in Damascus and Aleppo are being prepared to handle flights again, signaling a step toward stabilizing the nation under the interim administration.