MEA Business Jet Industry Overview

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Study Period: | 2016 - 2028 |
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Largest Share by Body Type: | Large Jet |
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Largest Share by Country: | Qatar |
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CAGR: | 13.83 % |
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*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
MEA Business Jet Market Analysis
The Middle-East and Africa Business Jet Market is projected to register a CAGR of 13.83%
- Largest Market by Body Type - Large Jet : The increasing popularity of large jets because of their comfort, convenience, and ability to travel long distances is projected to drive the demand for large jets in the region.
- Fastest-growing Market by Body Type - Large Jet : The consumers' preference for high premium quality and convenient jets, which offers large and personalized space, is driving the adoption rate for large jets.
- Largest Market by Country - Qatar : Procuring large jets by various companies or individuals across various sectors drives the country's market growth.
MEA Business Jet Industry Segments
Large Jet, Light Jet, Mid-Size Jet are covered as segments by Body Type. Algeria, Egypt, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, United Arab Emirates are covered as segments by Country.Body Type | |
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Algeria | |
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Qatar | |
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Rest Of Middle East And Africa |
MEA Business Jet Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the MEA Business Jet Market according to our research experts:
Large Jet is the largest segment by Body Type.
- Middle East & Africa accounted for around 3% of the global business jet deliveries from 2016 to 2021. After the pandemic, the demand for business jets in the region surged by 113% in 2021, specifically in the large business jet segment.
- The large jet segment dominates the current operational fleet, accounting for 293 aircraft out of the total 588 aircraft. The UHNWIs are the dominant users of large business jets in the region.
- In 2021, air charter service providers witnessed high demand in the entire region, with a surge in new memberships for business aviation. For instance, in 2021, the UAE-based air charter service provider VistaJet registered a growth of around 100% in new memberships during January and June 2021 compared to the first half of 2020.
- Bombardier was the leading OEM, with 23% of the current operational fleet size, followed by Gulfstream and Boeing, with 21% and 14%, respectively, in the Middle Eastern business jet fleet as of July 2022. In Africa, Bombardier was the leading player in terms of the current operational fleet, with 22% of the jets, followed by Cessna, BAE, and Gulfstream with 21%, 15%, and 13% of the current fleet, respectively. The surge in UHNWIs in the region is expected to aid the business jet segment in the country. Around 200+ aircraft are expected to be delivered during 2022-2028.

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Qatar is the largest segment by Country.
- The Middle East & African region accounted for around 3% of the global business jet deliveries in 2021. After the pandemic, business jet demand in this region surged 113% in 2021 compared to 2020, specifically in the large business jet segment. The number of first-time flyers in private jets increased after the pandemic. The companies also witnessed increased long-distance travel from the Middle East to the United States and European countries.
- Adopting large jets is more prevalent in the Middle East & Africa. In terms of the current operational fleet, the large jets accounted for around 50% of the overall Middle East business jet fleet and 36% in the Africa region of July 2022. Bombardier emphasizes growth opportunities in this region with their large jet offerings such as Global 7500.
- In 2021, air charter service providers witnessed high demand in the whole Middle East & African region with the surge in new memberships for business aviation. For instance, in 2021, UAE-based air charter service provider vista jet registered a growth of around 100% in new memberships in January and June 2021 as compared to the 1st half of 2020.
- Bombardier is the leading original equipment manufacturer with 23% of the current operational fleet size, followed by Gulfstream and Boeing with 21% and 14% in the Middle East business jet fleet as of July 2022. Similarly, in Africa, Bombardier is the leading player in terms of the current operational fleet, with 22% of the jets, followed by Cessna, BAE, and Gulfstream, with 21%, 15%, and 13% of the current fleet. The surge in UHNWI individuals in the region is expected to aid the business jet in the region, and around 200 business jets are expected to be delivered during 2022-2028

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MEA Business Jet Market Competitor Analysis
The Middle-East and Africa Business Jet Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 99.21%. The major players in this market are Airbus SE, Bombardier Inc., Dassault Aviation, General Dynamics Corporation and Pilatus Aircraft Ltd (sorted alphabetically).
MEA Business Jet Market Top Players
Airbus SE
Bombardier Inc.
Dassault Aviation
General Dynamics Corporation
Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

MEA Business Jet Market Recent Developments
- August 2022: Bombardier ordered the first Challenger 3500 Business Jet based in Europe for use in charter operations with Air Corporate SRL.
- May 2022: Bombardier unveiled the aircraft Global 8000.
- May 2022: In May 2022, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) ordered one special-mission Cessna Citation Longitude and two special-mission Cessna Citation Latitude jets.
MEA Business Jet Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Study
1.3. Research Methodology
2. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS
2.1. High-Net-Worth Individual (HNWI)
2.2. Regulatory Framework
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
3.1. Body Type
3.1.1. Large Jet
3.1.2. Light Jet
3.1.3. Mid-Size Jet
3.2. Country
3.2.1. Algeria
3.2.2. Egypt
3.2.3. Qatar
3.2.4. Saudi Arabia
3.2.5. South Africa
3.2.6. Turkey
3.2.7. United Arab Emirates
3.2.8. Rest Of Middle East And Africa
4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
4.1. Key Strategic Moves
4.2. Market Share Analysis
4.3. Company Landscape
4.4. Company Profiles
4.4.1. Airbus SE
4.4.2. Bombardier Inc.
4.4.3. Cirrus Design Corporation
4.4.4. Dassault Aviation
4.4.5. Embraer
4.4.6. General Dynamics Corporation
4.4.7. Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
4.4.8. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd
4.4.9. Textron Inc.
4.4.10. The Boeing Company
5. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AVIATION CEOS
6. APPENDIX
6.1. Global Overview
6.1.1. Overview
6.1.2. Porter’s Five Forces Framework
6.1.3. Global Value Chain Analysis
6.1.4. Market Dynamics (DROs)
6.2. Sources & References
6.3. List of Tables & Figures
6.4. Primary Insights
6.5. Data Pack
6.6. Glossary of Terms
List of Tables & Figures
Figure 1:
MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUAL (HNWI), POPULATION, 2016 – 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, %, 2016 VS 2022 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, VALUE, %, 2016 VS 2022 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LARGE JET, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LARGE JET, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LARGE JET, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY COUNTRY, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY COUNTRY, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY COUNTRY, VOLUME, %, 2016 VS 2022 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY COUNTRY, VALUE, %, 2016 VS 2022 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY ALGERIA, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY ALGERIA, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY ALGERIA, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY EGYPT, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY EGYPT, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY EGYPT, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY QATAR, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY QATAR, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY QATAR, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY SAUDI ARABIA, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY SAUDI ARABIA, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY SAUDI ARABIA, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY SOUTH AFRICA, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY SOUTH AFRICA, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY SOUTH AFRICA, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY TURKEY, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY TURKEY, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY TURKEY, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, VOLUME, UNITS, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, VALUE, USD, 2016 - 2028
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, BY REST OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA, VALUE, %, 2021 VS 2028
Figure 45:
MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, BY NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, 2018 - 2021
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MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET, MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, 2018 - 2021
Figure 47:
MIDDLE-EAST AND AFRICA BUSINESS JET MARKET SHARE(%), BY MAJOR PLAYERS, 2021
Market Definition
- Aircraft Type - General Aviation includes aircraft used for corporate aviation, business aviation and other aerial works.
- Body Type - Light Jets, Mid-Size Jets, and Large Jets according to their ability to carry passengers and flying distance ranges have been included under this study.
- Sub-Aircraft Type - Business Jets which are private jets and are designed to carry small groups of people and are used for various roles are included in this study.
Research Methodology
Mordor Intelligence follows a four-step methodology in all our reports.
- Step-1: Identify Key Variables: In order to build a robust forecasting methodology, the variables and factors identified in Step-1 are tested against available historical market numbers. Through an iterative process, the variables required for market forecast are set and the model is built on the basis of these variables.
- Step-2: Build a Market Model: Market-size estimations for the historical and forecast years have been provided in revenue and volume terms. For sales conversion to volume, the average selling price (ASP) is kept constant throughout the forecast period for each country, and inflation is not a part of the pricing.
- Step-3: Validate and Finalize: In this important step, all market numbers, variables and analyst calls are validated through an extensive network of primary research experts from the market studied. The respondents are selected across levels and functions to generate a holistic picture of the market studied.
- Step-4: Research Outputs: Syndicated Reports, Custom Consulting Assignments, Databases & Subscription Platforms