What Happened
Middle East Carriers Maintain Long-Term Fleet Expansion Plans
Despite the ongoing Iran war, Gulf airlines have not sought to delay or restructure Boeing aircraft deliveries, according to Fahad Al Mheiri, Boeing’s vice president for the Middle East, Gulf and North Africa. The region’s airlines remain committed to their long-term fleet expansion plans, backed by the strength of their global aviation hub models. Boeing’s regional backlog stands at over 930 aircraft, with no material delivery deferrals reported. This was reported by The National.