Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa announced plans to order eight Airbus aircraft, with deliveries expected quickly during French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Damascus on 6 July 2026. The order aims to double Syrian Air’s current fleet of 12 passenger and cargo units, supporting a modernization program backed by Qatari investment via UCC Holding. This follows an initial $250 million financing deal signed in August 2025 for up to 10 Airbus A320 narrow-body planes, though the specific model—A320neo or A350—and final contract value remain undisclosed. The deal marks Syria’s first direct Airbus order in over 30 years, signaling aviation strategy shifts and international reintegration post-civil war.