Syrian Fly Dar Airlines becomes first to receive air operator certification since fall of Assad
The certificate was presented on Thursday, September 24, during a ceremony at the authority’s headquarters in Damascus. The event was attended by Omar al-Hosari, head of the Civil Aviation Authority.
DAMASCUS - Syria's General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport has certified Fly Dar Airlines as the first private airline in the country to receive an Air Operator Certificate since the end of the Assad regime in December 2024. The move aims to bolster the aviation sector and attract greater private investment. The certification was bestowed on Thursday, September 24, at the authority's headquarters in Damascus, attended by key officials.
Captain Mohsen al-Sallal, Fly Dar's general manager and chairman, presented the certificate on behalf of the company, which will operate from Damascus International Airport. Omar al-Hosari, head of the Civil Aviation Authority, highlighted the certificate's significance as a step toward commercial operations, aligning with Syria's civil aviation regulations and standards.
He emphasized the certification as part of a larger effort to revamp Syria's aviation market, encourage private-sector involvement, and promote competition among carriers.
With its certification, Fly Dar becomes Syria's third national air operator, alongside the state-owned Syrian Airlines and Fly Cham. The company's proposed network includes flights between various Syrian cities and airports, such as Aleppo, Latakia, Deir ez-Zor, and Qamishli. However, specifics about the launch date, fleet, and initial destinations remain pending. Fly Dar now faces the challenge of transitioning regulatory approval into actual operations.
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