Doha: Boeing reaffirmed its deep-rooted partnership with Qatar and highlighted the resilience of Middle Eastern carriers, which continue to push forward with growth and fleet commitment plans despite geopolitical and supply chain hurdles.

Speaking at a media roundtable on the sidelines of the 59th Arab Carrier Organization Annual General Meeting, Vice President of Boeing's Commercial Sales and Marketing for the Middle East, Omar Arekat, underscored the strength of the manufacturer's relationship with its Qatari partners. He praised the national carrier as a global benchmark for aviation excellence and said the two sides maintain ongoing dialogue on strategic areas of partnership, including support and maintenance services.

Arekat noted that regional aviation faces persistent testing from conflicts, fluctuating jet fuel pricing and airspace restrictions, forcing airlines to navigate complex operational adjustments. Despite these hurdles, he said airlines across the Middle East have maintained their delivery schedules without exception. Boeing leadership expressed confidence that the industry will weather the current climate, drawing parallels to aviation's rebound after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Managing Director of Commercial Marketing for the Middle East and Africa, Shahab Matin, presented market data showing the global aviation market will need nearly 44,000 new jets over the next 20 years, with the Middle East and Africa accounting for 10 percent of demand. He highlighted the 787 Dreamliner, marking 15 years with over 2,450 orders, and the 777 fleet family, adding that aviation creates 4 million jobs and generates $290 billion in revenue in the region. Global air cargo traffic grew more than 5 percent between January and August 2026 compared to last year, driven by high-value sectors such as AI-related goods.

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