European company Airbus predicted that the aviation sector in the Middle East will witness significant growth over the next two decades,
with the number of aircraft operating in the region more than doubling by 2044.
Driven by the expansion of travel and the increased demand for commercial air transport.
According to the company’s estimates, Middle Eastern airlines
will need thousands of new aircraft over the next 20 years.
As the Gulf states continue to strengthen their position as global hubs for air connectivity.
The data indicates a strong increase in passenger traffic,
driven by economic expansion.
Population growth, and the region’s increasing role
as a major air traffic corridor between East and West.
Single-aisle aircraft
Airbus expects regional demand to focus largely on single-aisle and medium-sized aircraft.
This is in addition to the increased demand for wide-body aircraft,
which major airlines rely on for long-haul flights.
The company also points out that the Gulf countries,
especially the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia,
It will continue to drive this growth through massive investments
in fleet modernization and airport expansion.
Strengthening the capacity of the region
Airbus officials explained that the expected development is not just an expansion of fleets,
Rather, it reflects a broader strategy aimed at enhancing the region’s
ability to compete with the world’s largest markets.
With a focus on sustainability and modernizing the technologies used in aviation.
The most important global aviation centers
The company also anticipates a significant increase in air freight operations,
taking advantage of the region’s strategic geographic location.
Analysts believe these forecasts confirm the Middle East’s continued status
as one of the world’s most important aviation hubs.
With strong competition between regional companies to capture
a larger share of international travel traffic over the next two decades.
