Boeing forecasts Middle East commercial aircraft fleet to double by 2045
BA•Boeing forecasts the Middle East commercial fleet will more than double to over 3,500 airplanes by 2045, with demand for 2,995 new aircraft over the next two decades.
1. Fleet and delivery outlook
Boeing’s 2026 outlook projects the Middle East commercial fleet will double to more than 3,500 airplanes by 2045. Passenger traffic is forecast to grow 4.3% annually, supporting demand for 2,995 new airplanes: 1,505 single-aisle aircraft, 1,370 widebodies and 120 freighters.
2. Services and workforce
Regional airlines are expected to invest $475 billion in aviation services, with the market growing approximately 4% annually. The region will require 236,000 new aviation professionals to support fleet expansion.
