Syrian Airlines introduces green livery and plans fleet expansion
An Airbus A320 has entered commercial service sporting the carrier's updated visual identity, as the company seeks to double its operational fleet and serve 25 destinations by year-end.
On 5 October, Syrian Airlines revealed its updated design on an Airbus A320 registered YK-AKJ at Damascus airport, according to state news agency Sana. The nearly 14-year-old airframe entered commercial service on 7 October, operating flight RB515 between Damascus and Dubai. The new livery replaces blue with dark green on the vertical fin and engine cowlings, features a golden bird emblem, and displays green rhombuses on the rear section, echoing the national flag introduced after the fall of the Assad regime.
This renewal follows more than 13 years of civil war. In summer 2025, Syrian Arab Airlines operated only three airworthy aircraft. A Qatari-led consortium then pledged billions for Damascus airport and 250 million dollars for up to ten Airbus A320s. The carrier currently flies six aircraft—five Airbus A320s and one Boeing 737-500—including one A320 leased from Heston Airlines.
According to Anwar Akkad, head of Syrian Aviation Holding, the airline plans to double its fleet and serve 25 destinations by year-end, up from nine initially. Operations have resumed to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Vienna, alongside an upgraded booking platform.
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