Post-pandemic travel continues to grow, with the Middle East seeing a faster and stronger recovery in air travel than anticipated. Saudi Arabia, in particular, is poised to become a key growth market in the years ahead, with leaders in aviation optimistic their aircraft will contribute to the country’s evolution as a significant travel hub and destination.
Boeing executives are especially keen to continue making their mark on the region and explore new ways to connect their legacy with this part of the world.
Omar Arekat, Boeing’s vice president of commercial sales and marketing for the Middle East, spoke about the “paradigm shift in the region” during this year’s Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) conference.
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