Etihad Airways, UAE’s national carrier, has announced its strongest financial performance to date, posting a Dh2.6 billion profit for 2025—a 47% increase year-on-year, with net profit margins doubling the global airline average.
CEO Antonoaldo Neves described 2025 as a defining year, marking the airline’s fourth consecutive year of profitability. Revenue rose 21% to Dh30.7 billion, driven by growth in both passenger and cargo operations, with passenger revenue up 24%.
Neves revealed a landmark Dh80 billion investment plan over the next decade, including the delivery of approximately 20 new aircraft annually for the next five years, focusing on fleet modernization and product enhancements.
Chairman Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa emphasized the airline’s role in boosting Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity and tourism growth. Etihad carried 22.4 million passengers in 2025, a 21% increase, and expanded its fleet to a record 127 aircraft serving 110 destinations.
With a passenger load factor of 88.3% and strong cash flow generating Dh8 billion, Etihad continues disciplined organic growth without acquisitions. Neves confirmed no loss-making routes, with new destinations achieving profitability within their first year.
Etihad contributed to half of the UAE’s passenger growth in 2025, with point-to-point traffic to Abu Dhabi rising by 900,000 passengers to 5.5 million.
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