Middle East and Africa Aviation Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2029

The Report Covers Aviation Companies in the Middle East and Africa and the market is segmented by Aircraft Type (Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, Military Aviation) and by Country (Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates).

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 34.18 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 44.74 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Aircraft Type Commercial Aviation
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) 4.59 %
svg icon Largest Share by Country United Arab Emirates

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Middle East and Africa Aviation Market Analysis

The Middle East and Africa Aviation Market size is estimated at 34.18 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 44.74 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.59% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

34.2 B

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

44.7 B

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

2390

Total Deliveries in the Historic Period (2017-2023)

3424

Total Deliveries during the Forecast Period (2024-2030)

Largest Market by Aircraft Type

72.04 %

value share, Commercial Aviation, 2023

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Increasing air passenger traffic and its recovery to pre-pandemic levels, coupled with the replacement of existing aircraft with advanced sustainable aircraft, are driving the commercial aviation market.

Largest Market by Sub-Aircraft Type

69.46 %

value share, Passenger Aircraft, 2023

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The sub-aircraft type is dominated by passenger aircraft. Increasing air passenger traffic, coupled with the growth of the middle-income population in emerging countries, drives the market's growth.

Leading Market Player

34.67 %

market share, The Boeing Company, 2022

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An extensive range of product offerings, such as transport aircraft, multi-mission helicopters, and various other helicopters for several countries, is expected to support Boeing's domination in the region.

Second Leading Market Player

25.27 %

market share, Airbus SE, 2022

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The company's wide range of commercial and military aircraft is responsible for its market penetration in the country, making it the second-largest market player.

Third Leading Market Player

4.67 %

market share, Turkish Aerospace Industries, 2022

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Several types of aircraft across the commercial, military, and general aviation sectors are being offered by the company through its various subsidiaries, thus boosting its position as a third-leading player.

Commercial aviation registered a major value share of 70.6% in 2023

  • The economic condition in the Middle East & Africa looks stable as the region's GDP increased by 20% over 2021 and 17% compared to the pre-pandemic levels. As of June 2022, the region's aviation sector supported 11.1 million jobs and USD 276 billion in the GDP.
  • During the forecast period, the commercial aviation segment is anticipated to expand with higher growth. The airline companies of the Middle Eastern region witnessed a 116.2% rise in demand in 2022 compared to 2021. With the reopening of international routes and long-haul flights, the demand for passenger aircraft is projected to increase by 66% during the forecast period (2022-2030).
  • Due to a significant number of HNWIs and UHNWIs, the Middle East has proven to be a lucrative industry for the business aviation sector. From 2016 to 2021, HNWIs in the Middle East increased by 86%, while those in Africa increased by 19%. Due to their high level of luxury and comfort, business jets with large cabins and extended ranges are in high demand in the Middle East. As of July 2022, large jets accounted for 50% of the Middle Eastern and 36% of the African fleet.
  • Military aviation in the Middle East & Africa is expected to grow in the coming years, owing to various aircraft procurement plans by Turkey, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. Military spending in Africa increased by 6% and by 8% in the Middle East. Fixed-wing aircraft may account for higher growth as countries in the region invest heavily in modernizing their aging military fleets and procuring next-generation aircraft.
Middle East and Africa Aviation Market

Fleet upgradation and replacement programs driving the demand

  • The Middle Eastern region had a share of around 6.5% of the global air passenger traffic as of April 2022. The airline companies of the Middle East witnessed a 265% rise in demand in April 2022 compared to April 2021. Similarly, the African region had a share of around 1.9% of the global air passenger traffic as of April 2022. The airline companies of the African region witnessed a 116.2% rise in demand in April 2022 compared to April 2021.
  • The deliveries in the commercial aircraft segment witnessed a growth of around 96% in 2022 compared to 2021. The OEMs experienced problems such as a halt in production, supply chain, transportation issues due to lockdowns, and travel restrictions that impacted domestic and international routes. During the forecast period, around 1,080+ commercial aircraft are expected to be delivered to the Middle East & Africa.
  • In the general aviation sector, Turkey was the leading country in terms of the active operational fleet of business jets, with around 22.3% of the overall Middle Eastern business jet fleet, followed by Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Israel, with around 20% each and 12% of the deliveries as of 2022. In Africa, South Africa and Nigeria accounted for 25% and 23% of the business jet fleet, respectively.
  • Defense expenditures in the Middle Eastern region were around USD 184 billion in 2022, a decline of over 3.2% compared to 2022. In contrast, it was around USD 39.4 billion in Africa in 2022, with a decline of over 5% from 2021.
  • During the forecast period, the active fleet may increase in the region, as Middle Eastern countries like the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey are expected to procure newer aircraft for fleet upgradation.

Middle East and Africa Aviation Market Trends

The re-opening of Asian markets is boosting traffic through Gulf hubs

  • Air passenger traffic recovery has been strong for the African and Middle Eastern carriers, with year-over-year growth of 87.1% and 64.6% in the first quarter of 2023. In the Middle East & Africa, the number of international and domestic travelers increased by 15% in 2022 compared to 2021. The Middle East has also seen sustained recovery, with most countries having rebounded, except for Iran and Kuwait, where traffic was 26% and 4% short of full recovery, respectively. Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates posted strong growth numbers compared to 2019.
  • In Q4 2022, Egypt and Nigeria witnessed their passenger traffic perform over 20% above pre-pandemic levels. Qatar’s traffic increased nearly 40% Y-o-Y over the same period, boosted by travelers attending the first World Cup hosted in the Arab country. However, passenger volumes in South Africa, Iran, and Kuwait are still more than 10% below their pre-pandemic levels as of Q4 2022.
  • According to IATA, The world’s busiest hub for international traffic, Dubai International Airport (DXB) recorded 22.9 million passengers in the third quarter of 2023, the highest quarterly traffic since 2019, rising by nearly 40% over a year.
  • In 2022, load factors reached 77% and 80% for the Middle Eastern & African airlines, respectively, up more than ten percentage points compared to the 2021 load factors. These facts indicate that the travel recovery continues to gather momentum post the COVID-19 restrictions. Many major international route areas within the Middle East are already exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. Tourism and the high willingness to travel continue to foster the industry’s recovery in the Middle East & Africa.
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Major military powers in the region have surged their defense expenditure

  • Defense expenditures in the Middle Eastern region were around USD 184 billion in 2022, a decline of over 3.2% compared to 2021. In contrast, it was around USD 39.4 billion in Africa in 2022, with a decline of over 5% from 2021. Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Algeria were the major countries in the region with a high defense expenditure during 2017-22. They have active procurement programs for multi-role and utility aircraft in fixed-wing segments.
  • Sub-Saharan Africa’s combined military expenditure stood at USD 20.3 billion in 2022, down by 7.3% compared to 2021 and 18% compared to 2013. Nigeria and South Africa, the sub-regions two largest spenders, led the decline in military spending in 2022. In 2022, Israel’s military spending fell for the first time since 2009. Its total of USD 23.4 billion was 4.2% lower than in 2021.
  • The year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in Saudi Arabia's military spending was 16% in 2022 compared to 2021, the first Y-o-Y increase since 2018. Saudi Arabia's military expenditure was estimated at USD 75.0 billion last year. The reduction coincided with accusations that Saudi Arabia had started to remove its military personnel from Yemen. However, the Saudi government denied the allegations and insisted that the personnel were just being redeployed. Since 2015, Saudi Arabia has been leading a coalition in a military campaign against the war-torn nation of Yemen, and the fighting continued into 2022. Saudi Arabia had the second-largest military budget in the world, at 7.4% of GDP, after Ukraine in 2022.
Middle East and Africa Aviation Market

OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The opening of new routes and demand for both global and international cargo operations are significant driving factors
  • Rising air travel is driving the growth of RPKs in the Region
  • Fleet replacement programs for older aircraft are projected to be the main driver for Middle Eastern military aviation
  • The increased inflation has adversely impacted the growth of the region
  • The ongoing military conflicts have worsened the economic conditions in the region
  • Oil and gas and real estate were the major industries that boosted the growth of HNWIs in the Middle East

Middle East and Africa Aviation Industry Overview

The Middle East and Africa Aviation Market is fragmented, with the top five companies occupying 32.42%. The major players in this market are Airbus SE, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company and Turkish Aerospace Industries (sorted alphabetically).

Middle East and Africa Aviation Market Leaders

  1. Airbus SE

  2. Dassault Aviation

  3. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  4. The Boeing Company

  5. Turkish Aerospace Industries

Middle East and Africa Aviation Market Concentration

Other important companies include Embraer, General Dynamics Corporation, Leonardo S.p.A, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, United Aircraft Corporation.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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Middle East and Africa Aviation Market News

  • August 2022: Boeing invested USD 5 million in a St. Louis facility for advanced manufacturing innovation.
  • July 2022: Alaska Air Group announced plans to expand its regional fleet by ordering eight new E175 planes from Embraer.
  • July 2022: EmbraerX established a presence in the Netherlands to further the development of innovative and sustainable aviation technology.

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Middle East and Africa Aviation Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Air Passenger Traffic
  • 4.2 Air Transport Freight
  • 4.3 Gross Domestic Product
  • 4.4 Revenue Passenger Kilometers (rpk)
  • 4.5 Inflation Rate
  • 4.6 Active Fleet Data
  • 4.7 Defense Spending
  • 4.8 High-net-worth Individual (hnwi)
  • 4.9 Regulatory Framework
  • 4.10 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.1 Commercial Aviation
    • 5.1.1.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Freighter Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Passenger Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1.1 Narrowbody Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1.2 Widebody Aircraft
    • 5.1.2 General Aviation
    • 5.1.2.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.2.1.1 Business Jets
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.1 Large Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.2 Light Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.3 Mid-Size Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.2 Piston Fixed-Wing Aircraft
    • 5.1.2.1.3 Others
    • 5.1.3 Military Aviation
    • 5.1.3.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.3.1.1 Fixed-Wing Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.1 Multi-Role Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.2 Training Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.3 Transport Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.4 Others
    • 5.1.3.1.2 Rotorcraft
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.1 Multi-Mission Helicopter
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.2 Transport Helicopter
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.3 Others
  • 5.2 Country
    • 5.2.1 Algeria
    • 5.2.2 Egypt
    • 5.2.3 Qatar
    • 5.2.4 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.2.5 South Africa
    • 5.2.6 Turkey
    • 5.2.7 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.2.8 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Airbus SE
    • 6.4.2 Dassault Aviation
    • 6.4.3 Embraer
    • 6.4.4 General Dynamics Corporation
    • 6.4.5 Leonardo S.p.A
    • 6.4.6 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.4.7 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
    • 6.4.8 The Boeing Company
    • 6.4.9 Turkish Aerospace Industries
    • 6.4.10 United Aircraft Corporation
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AVIATION CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
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List of Tables & Figures

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  2. AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC, NUMBER OF PASSENGERS TRAVELLED, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. AIR TRANSPORT FREIGHT, MILLION TON-KM, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. DISTANCE TRAVELLED BY REVENUE PASSENGERS BY COUNTRY, RPK, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INFLATION RATE, %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ACTIVE MILITARY AIRCRAFT FLEET BY COUNTRY, NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2016 - 2030
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  2. DEFENSE SPENDING, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POPULATION OF HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUAL (HNWI) BY COUNTRY, NUMBER OF HNWIS, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MARKET SHARE BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MARKET SHARE BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY FREIGHTER AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY FREIGHTER AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY NARROWBODY AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY NARROWBODY AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY LARGE JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY LARGE JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY PISTON FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY PISTON FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT HELICOPTER, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT HELICOPTER, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY COUNTRY, VOLUME, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY COUNTRY, USD, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MARKET SHARE BY COUNTRY, VOLUME %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MARKET SHARE BY COUNTRY, VALUE %, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY ALGERIA, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY ALGERIA, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, ALGERIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY EGYPT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY EGYPT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, EGYPT, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY QATAR, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY QATAR, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, QATAR, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY SAUDI ARABIA, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY SAUDI ARABIA, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, SAUDI ARABIA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY SOUTH AFRICA, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY SOUTH AFRICA, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, SOUTH AFRICA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY TURKEY, UNITS, 2017 - 2029
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY TURKEY, USD, 2017 - 2029
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, TURKEY, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA AVIATION MARKET, BY REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES SHARE, VALUE, %, REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2018-2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2018 - 2023
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  2. MAJOR PLAYERS REVENUE SHARE (%), MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, 2023

Middle East and Africa Aviation Industry Segmentation

Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, Military Aviation are covered as segments by Aircraft Type. Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates are covered as segments by Country.

  • The economic condition in the Middle East & Africa looks stable as the region's GDP increased by 20% over 2021 and 17% compared to the pre-pandemic levels. As of June 2022, the region's aviation sector supported 11.1 million jobs and USD 276 billion in the GDP.
  • During the forecast period, the commercial aviation segment is anticipated to expand with higher growth. The airline companies of the Middle Eastern region witnessed a 116.2% rise in demand in 2022 compared to 2021. With the reopening of international routes and long-haul flights, the demand for passenger aircraft is projected to increase by 66% during the forecast period (2022-2030).
  • Due to a significant number of HNWIs and UHNWIs, the Middle East has proven to be a lucrative industry for the business aviation sector. From 2016 to 2021, HNWIs in the Middle East increased by 86%, while those in Africa increased by 19%. Due to their high level of luxury and comfort, business jets with large cabins and extended ranges are in high demand in the Middle East. As of July 2022, large jets accounted for 50% of the Middle Eastern and 36% of the African fleet.
  • Military aviation in the Middle East & Africa is expected to grow in the coming years, owing to various aircraft procurement plans by Turkey, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. Military spending in Africa increased by 6% and by 8% in the Middle East. Fixed-wing aircraft may account for higher growth as countries in the region invest heavily in modernizing their aging military fleets and procuring next-generation aircraft.
Aircraft Type Commercial Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Freighter Aircraft
Passenger Aircraft By Body Type Narrowbody Aircraft
Widebody Aircraft
Aircraft Type General Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Business Jets By Body Type Large Jet
Light Jet
Mid-Size Jet
Aircraft Type General Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Piston Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Others
Aircraft Type Military Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Fixed-Wing Aircraft By Body Type Multi-Role Aircraft
Training Aircraft
Transport Aircraft
Others
Aircraft Type Military Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Rotorcraft By Body Type Multi-Mission Helicopter
Transport Helicopter
Others
Country Algeria
Egypt
Qatar
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Market Definition

  • Aircraft Type - All the aircraft related to commercial, military and general aviation have been included in this study
  • Sub-Aircraft Type - Fixed-Wing passenger aircraft, freighter aircraft, business jets, piston fixed-wing aircraft, military fixed-wing aircraft, and rotorcraft are included under this study.
  • Body Type - Body type includes all types of aircraft segmented based on application/size/capacity/role.
Keyword Definition
IATA IATA stands for the International Air Transport Association, a trade organization composed of airlines around the world that has an influence over the commercial aspects of flight.
ICAO ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that supports aviation and navigation around the globe.
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) A certificate granted by a National Aviation Authority permitting the conduct of commercial flying activities.
Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) A Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) is issued for an aircraft by the civil aviation authority in the state in which the aircraft is registered.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by countries.
RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometres) The RPK of an airline is the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the number of revenue passengers carried on each flight stage by the stage distance - it is the total number of kilometers traveled by all revenue passengers.
Load Factor The load factor is a metric used in the airline industry that measures the percentage of available seating capacity that has been filled with passengers.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) traditionally is defined as a company whose goods are used as components in the products of another company, which then sells the finished item to users.
International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) is an international network of heads of independent safety investigation authorities (SIA).
Available Seats Kilometre (ASK) This metric is calculated by multiplying Available Seats (AS) in one flight, defined above, multiplied by the distance flown.
Gross Weight The fully-loaded weight of an aircraft, also known as “takeoff weight,” which includes the combined weight of passengers, cargo, and fuel.
Airworthiness The ability of an aircraft, or other airborne equipment or system, to operate in flight and on the ground without significant hazard to aircrew, ground crew, passengers or to other third parties.
Airworthiness Standards Detailed and comprehensive design and safety criteria applicable to the category of aeronautical product (aircraft, engine or propeller).
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) A business or organization that operates at an airport. An FBO provides aircraft operating services like maintenance, fueling, flight training, charter services, hangaring, and parking.
High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) are individuals with over USD 1 million in liquid financial assets.
Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are individuals with over USD 30 million in liquid financial assets.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The division of the Department of Transportation is concerned with aviation. It operates Air Traffic Control and regulates everything from aircraft manufacturing to pilot training to airport operations in the United States.
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) The European Aviation Safety Agency is a European Union agency established in 2002 with the task of overseeing civil aviation safety and regulation.
Airborne Warning and Control System (AW&C) aircraft Airborne Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft is equipped with a powerful radar and on-board command and control center to direct the armed forces.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European and two North American.
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is a development and acquisition program intended to replace a wide range of existing fighter, strike, and ground attack aircraft for the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and formerly Turkey.
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) A light combat aircraft (LCA) is a light, multirole jet/turboprop military aircraft, commonly derived from advanced trainer designs, designed for engaging in light combat.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute that provides data, analysis, and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure, and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), also known as maritime reconnaissance aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles, in particular, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-ship warfare (AShW), and search and rescue (SAR).
Mach Number The Mach number is defined as the ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound at the altitude of a given aircraft.
Stealth Aircraft Stealth is a Common term applied to low observable (LO) technology and doctrine, that makes an aircraft near invisible to radar, infrared or visual detection.
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Middle East and Africa Aviation Market Research FAQs

The Middle East and Africa Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 34.18 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 4.59% to reach USD 44.74 billion by 2030.

In 2024, the Middle East and Africa Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 34.18 billion.

Airbus SE, Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, The Boeing Company and Turkish Aerospace Industries are the major companies operating in the Middle East and Africa Aviation Market.

In the Middle East and Africa Aviation Market, the Commercial Aviation segment accounts for the largest share by aircraft type.

In 2024, United Arab Emirates accounts for the largest share by country in the Middle East and Africa Aviation Market.

In 2023, the Middle East and Africa Aviation Market size was estimated at 34.18 billion. The report covers the Middle East and Africa Aviation Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Middle East and Africa Aviation Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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