Bombardier Expects 450 new 60- to 150-seat Aircraft to Boost Middle East Regional Connectivity Over the Next 20 Years

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft’s Market Forecast 2017-2036 covering the 60 to 150-seat segment sees growth in the Middle East with expected delivery of 450 aircraft in that market segment, or four per cent of the forecast 12,550 deliveries worldwide with a total value of US $820 billion. The large regional aircraft category (60-100 seats) will account for 200 deliveries, while the small single-aisle category (100-150 seats) will take 250 aircraft. This will result in a fleet 3.4 times larger than at present. “We are well positioned to take advantage of a move to strict capacity management in the region,” said Jean-Paul