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UN aviation agency finds Beirut airport lacks valid certification, complicating effort to restore direct US flights

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A report summary seen by Reuters says Lebanon’s main airport lacks valid certification from the United Nations aviation agency. The finding creates a regulatory obstacle to US President Donald Trump’s move to revive direct flights between the United States and Beirut.

Discovered 2026-10-16T10:04:25.540019-07:00 | 2026-10-16T10:04:25.540019-07:00

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  • The certification finding presents a regulatory hurdle to restoring direct US-Beirut service, potentially affecting plans for the route.
  • The report concerns Lebanon’s main airport, making its certification status relevant to operational and compliance assessments for airlines considering service there.

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