"Soaring to New Heights": Etihad Airways Posts Record $700 Million Profit in 2025 Amid Historic Fleet Expansion

Etihad Airways has announced its strongest financial and operational performance ever for the year 2025. The airline achieved a staggering 47% increase in net profit, reaching AED 2.6 billion ($698 million), with total revenues climbing to AED 30.7 billion. This milestone was fueled by carrying 22.4 million passengers and expanding its fleet to a record 127 aircraft.

Key highlights include a passenger load factor of 88.3% and a significant boost in cargo revenue, which rose 8% to reach AED 4.5 billion. In December 2025, Fitch upgraded Etihad’s credit rating to AA-, the highest public rating for any airline globally. Beyond finance, Etihad added 29 new planes and launched several new routes (including Atlanta, Prague, and Hong Kong), cementing Abu Dhabi’s role as a premier global aviation hub.