Tunisian transport officials discussed possible cooperation with Boeing on civil aviation, air connectivity and the modernisation and expansion of Tunisair’s fleet at a meeting in Tunis on 22 October. Transport Minister Rachid Amri met a Boeing delegation led by Wael Zaoud, the manufacturer’s managing director for the Middle East and North Africa. No aircraft order, purchase agreement, model, quantity or delivery schedule was disclosed.
The talks took place alongside the launch in Tunisia of AeroSTAR, a Boeing–Amideast programme for students exploring aerospace careers. U.S. Ambassador Bill Bazzi and Tunisair representatives also attended the event. Boeing and Amideast confirmed the programme’s launch, while Tunisia’s Transport Ministry’s account of the fleet discussions was reported separately.
Tunisair operated 19 aircraft in the first quarter of 2026: seven owned by the airline, three under leasing arrangements and nine on long-term rental agreements. The figures indicate a mix of ownership and leased capacity, but the discussions have not established how any future fleet renewal would be financed. There is no disclosed commitment by Tunisair to buy Boeing aircraft, and no fleet plan or transaction has been announced.