Dubai Airshow: Boeing affirms commitment to support growth in Middle East

Boeing executives have expressed the company’s commitment to support aerospace industry growth in the Middle East region.

Senior Boeing executives Boeing express the company’s commitment to support aerospace industry growth in the Middle East region. Image: Boeing

Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services; Michael Manazir, vice president of business development for defence, space and security; and Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of commercial sales & marketing shared their views for regional demand and emphasised Boeing’s commitment to deepen its regional presence.

Boeing will showcase its market-leading portfolio of commercial, defence and services products at the show, including the international debut of its newest fuel-efficient widebody jet, the 777X, along with the company's growing autonomous capabilities such as the Boeing Airpower Teaming System. A 777-9 flight test aircraft will participate in the Dubai Airshow’s flying display and also appear in the static display.