Boeing Forecasts the Middle East’s Aircraft Fleet to More Than Double by 2044

At the 2025 Dubai Airshow in Dubai, Boeing unveiled a bold projection: the Middle East’s commercial aircraft fleet is expected to more than double by 2044 as the region’s airlines prepare for a surge in growth and modernization. Fuelled by booming tourism, expanding trade, and strategic hub development, carriers in the region are poised to capture more than 10% of global passenger traffic in the coming two decades. Boeing’s 2025 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) anticipates that Middle Eastern airlines will require nearly 1,400 new wide‑body passenger jets — the largest share of new deliveries globally — as they renew fleets and deepen long‑haul connectivity. Freight capacity is similarly set for a major upgrade. Of the 185 freighters projected for delivery through 2044, around 75% will be large twin‑engine jets for high‑value, time‑sensitive cargo. On the single‑aisle front, low‑cost carriers are expected to command nearly 25% of seat capacity in the region by then, supporting intra‑region and adjacent‑markets growth. The numbers: Single‑aisle deliveries (2025‑2044): approx. 1,430 Wide‑body deliveries (2025‑2044): approx. 1,370 Freighter deliveries (2025‑2044): approx. 120 Total projected new deliveries: ~2,950 aircraft. In terms of investment and workforce, Boeing estimates the region will need approximately US$455 billion in aviation services and 234,000 new aviation personnel to support this growth and the expanding maintenance, repair and overhaul ecosystem. In Boeing’s words: “As passenger traffic in the Middle East continues to outpace global GDP growth, the region is reinforcing its position as a global connector and destination for global travelers.” #AviationGrowth #MiddleEastAirlines #BoeingForecast #GlobalTravelExpansion #SlimScan #GrowthStocks #CANSLIM