Lebanon appoints new head of Beirut Airport
The move comes just two days after Kamel Nasreddine submitted his resignation from the role. His resignation was accepted by the minister, who assigned him to a new post as "Director of Airports." Nasreddine will continue in his long-held position as Head of Air Navigation, a role he has occupied for 14 years.
The appointments were part of a broader reshuffling within the Directorate General of Civil Aviation aimed at streamlining responsibilities and reinforcing management at Lebanon's primary aviation hub.
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