Somali Airlines to resume operations after a 33-year hiatus

Somalia's national airline, Somali Airlines, plans to resume passenger and cargo services by the end of 2025 after a 33-year hiatus caused by the country's civil war. This was announced on October 27 by the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Somalia, Mohammed Farah Nuh.

"I want to share some good news with the Somali people: by the end of this year, Somali Airlines will officially resume operations," Garowe Online quoted him as saying.

The Government of Somalia is implementing an aviation infrastructure modernization program, including the reconstruction of the Aden Adde International Airport in the capital Mogadishu. Restoration of 15 airports across the country is also underway, and some projects are nearing completion. The Minister stressed that the authorities' goal is to ensure that Somali airports comply with the security standards of neighboring countries.

"We need to show the world that Somalia's airports are reliable and safe...> Even if we are still unable to reach the standards of developed countries, we need to at least match the level of our neighbors," Nuh assured.

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