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Airbus: Middle East Aircraft Fleet to Double by 2044

11/16/2025

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Airbus forecasts the Middle East's regional aircraft fleet will more than double to 3,700 planes by 2044.
Passenger traffic is expected to grow at a 4.4% CAGR over the next two decades.
The services market is expected to reach $29.9 billion by 2044.
Ahead of the Dubai Airshow, Airbus predicts widebody aircraft will account for 42% of regional demand, reinforcing the Middle East as a future long-haul hub.

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Airbus forecasts the Middle East's regional aircraft fleet will more than double to 3,700 planes by 2044.
Passenger traffic is expected to grow at a 4.4% CAGR over the next two decades.
The services market is expected to reach $29.9 billion by 2044.
Ahead of the Dubai Airshow, Airbus predicts widebody aircraft will account for 42% of regional demand, reinforcing the Middle East as a future long-haul hub.