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Middle East Aircraft Demand

BOEING CO · 2026-11-03 · Importance 38 · Surprise 24

Boeing forecasts that the Middle East commercial aircraft fleet will more than double to over 3,500 planes by 2045, driven by passenger traffic, tourism, and international trade. It projects regional airlines will take delivery of 2,995 new airplanes over the next two decades. The forecast includes 1,505 single-aisle jets, 1,370 widebody aircraft, and 120 freighters, for both fleet expansion and replacement of aging aircraft.

Key facts

• Boeing expects the Middle East’s commercial aircraft fleet to more than double to over 3,500 planes by 2045. source
• Boeing projects Middle Eastern airlines will take delivery of 2,995 new airplanes over the next two decades: 1,505 single-aisle jets, 1,370 widebody aircraft, and 120 freighters. source