Boeing forecasts US$550 bn market in Middle East for new aircraft
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A recent report by Boeing stated that long-range, twin-aisle airplanes – such as the Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner – will continue to dominate the Middle East’s order books, reflecting global network priorities and emerging alliances and partnerships of the region’s carriers.
The Boeing Current market Outlook (CMO) further forecasts that airlines in the Middle East will require 2,610 new airplanes over the next 20 years, worth an estimated $550 billion. While one-third of that demand – 900 airplanes – will replace today’s fleets, 66% of the demand is expected to be driven by the rapid fleet expansion in the region.
Randy Tinseth, vice president of marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes said: “The Gulf region benefits from a unique geographic position that enables one-stop connectivity between Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia. Additionally, over the last decade, we’ve seen a rise in low-cost carriers that have benefitted from a large youthful population, migrant workforce and trends toward market liberalization.”
According to the Boeing forecast, twin-aisle aircraft will account for more than half of the region’s new airplane deliveries over the 20-year period – as compared to 24% globally. Single-aisle airplanes, such as the Boeing 737, will make up 47% of regional deliveries through to 2032, while large airplanes such as the Boeing 747 will account for 10% of forecasted demand. Regional jets account for the remaining one percent of the demand.
Globally, Boeing has forecast a long-term demand for 35,280 new airplanes, valued at US$4.8 trillion. These new airplanes will replace older, less efficient airplanes, benefiting airlines and passengers and stimulating growth in emerging markets and innovation in airline business models. To meet the growing demand for new airplanes, Boeing has increased production of its popular 737, 777 and 787 airplane families.
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