Syrian Pearl

Syrian Pearl Airlines was incorporated by Presidential Decree No 5 in 2008 to perform scheduled flight operations. On 03May2009, it had its first flight from International Damascus Airport bound for Aleppo. The airline was using aircraft supplied by Orion of Spain. The Orion – Syrian Pearl Airlines deal was subject to US Department of Commerce on-going investigation and subsequent action since it was first announced covering breach of US export regulations, denying "Export Privileges", hence effectively grounding Syrian Pearl Airlines