AMMAN, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Royal Jordanian Airlines, the flag carrier of Jordan, on Sunday operated a trial flight to Aleppo International Airport in preparation for resuming flights to the strategic Syrian city after a 14-year suspension.

The state-run Al Mamlaka TV reported that the test flight came after Aleppo International Airport was rehabilitated and reopened last week.

On Sunday, Samer Majali, CEO of the airliner, said that Royal Jordanian is the first international airline to land at Aleppo International Airport.

Majali said the trial flight carried a delegation from Royal Jordanian, the Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority, and other relevant officials to assess the airport's readiness.

He added that official flights to Aleppo will start next month if preparations are completed.

Royal Jordanian resumed flights to Damascus International Airport last month and currently operates 11 weekly flights to the Syrian capital. Enditem.

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