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Boeing: Middle East Airlines Enter New Era of Growth as Region's Fleet Will More Than Double by 2044
Middle East carriers are entering a new era of growth and modernization with the region's airplane fleet expected to more than double over the next 20 years, Boeing [NYSE: BA] said today at the 2025 Dubai Airshow. By 2044, the region's share of global passenger traffic will expand beyond 10% with growth fueled by tourism and trade, hub development and an expanding middle class.
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