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Boeing Affirms Commitment to Support the Middle East Region’s Aerospace Growth

  • Expresses confidence in opportunities across the region’s commercial, defense and services markets

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,  Nov. 13, 2021 - Boeing [NYSE:BA] executives expressed the company’s commitment to support aerospace industry growth in the Middle East region and confidence in a market recovery leading into the Dubai Airshow.

Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services; Michael Manazir, vice president of Business Development for Defense, Space and Security; and Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing shared their views for regional demand and emphasized Boeing’s commitment to deepen its regional presence.

Boeing will showcase its market-leading portfolio of commercial, defense and services products at the 2021 Dubai Airshow, 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 airplane will participate in the Dubai Airshow’s flying display and also appear in the static display.

Shown here, from left: Bernard Choi, vice president of Global Media Relations; Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services; Michael Manazir, vice president of Business Development for Defense, Space and Security; and Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing.

Please visit boeing.com/dubai and follow @Boeing and @BoeingMidEast on Twitter for more information about Boeing’s presence at the Dubai Airshow.

About Boeing

As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future and living the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.

Contacts:

Zeina El Hakam
Corporate Communications
Middle East, Türkiye & Africa
T: +971 50 210 0810
zeina.elhakam@boeing.com

Halima Islam
Senior Account Manager
Hill+ Knowlton Strategies
+971 52 302 0784
Halima.Islam@hkstrategies.com