DOHA: With Qatar’s fast growing aviation sector and Qatar Airways’ ambitious expansion plan, the Gulf state has emerged as the “vital market” for Boeing in the region, said Jeffrey Johnson, CEO, Boeing Middle East during an event organised by ‘AmCham Qatar here recently.
The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar (AmCham Qatar) hosted Johnson at its latest Distinguished Speaker Series, which was also attended by Sheikh Abdulrahman Hassan Al Thani, Chairman of the Bethel Group.
In a press statement, AmCham said that Boeing’s executive presented the latest trends in the aviation industry and the role of the Qatari market in its exponential growth.
Robert A Hager, AmCham Qatar Chairman, said: “AmCham Qatar is closely following developments in the aviation sector in Qatar and the region. Major players such as Qatar Airways, the new Hamad International Airport and expansion of private aviation are essential partners for the continued growth of American aviation exports to Qatar. We are here to support that growth and promote American-Qatari economic cooperation.”
Johnson said: “The American Chamber of Commerce in Qatar is a great platform for bridging industry cooperation between Qatar and the US. Qatar and the Middle East are strategic markets for us and according to our projections, there will be a need for 2,900 new commercial aircraft in the region over the next 20 years. We work very closely with Qatar Airways, universities and other community institutions to expand our presence and support Qatari efforts to realise the National Vision 2030.”
During the next 20 years, Boeing forecasts that 62,000 new aeroplane technicians will need to be trained. AmCham Qatar also announced that USA week will take place in February, during which American business partners will present to their Qatari counterparts on the best ways of doing business in the US.
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