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Middle East Airlines To Expand Fleet Amid Rising Demand
Airbus has forecasted that Middle East airlines will require 3,830 new passenger aircraft by 2045, driven by rising air travel demand and population growth. The region is expected to see significant fleet expansion, with 2,160 single-aisle and 1,670 widebody aircraft needed over the next 20 years. Passenger traffic in the Middle East is projected to grow at an average annual rate of 4.7%, more than doubling by 2045. This forecast was reported by Unknown Source.