Etihad Airways delivered a record AED 2.6 billion profit in 2025, up 47% year-on-year, as passenger numbers surged 21% to 22.4 million – making it the fastest-growing full-service network carrier globally.
Revenue climbed 21% to AED 30.7 billion, with passenger revenue up 24% and cargo revenue rising 8%. EBITDA reached AED 6.3 billion, with a 20% margin, while operating cash flow of nearly AED 8 billion fully funded capital expenditure and supported balance sheet deleveraging.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier now plans to invest AED 80 billion over the next decade in new aircraft and product upgrades, with around 20 aircraft scheduled for delivery annually over the next five years. Its fleet expanded to 127 aircraft in 2025, the largest in its history.
Chairman Mohammed Ali Al Shorafa said the results reinforce Etihad’s role in advancing Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity and economic diversification.
Gulf Economist Staff Writer