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Etihad Posts Record 2025 Profit, Unveils Dh80 Billion Growth Plan Through 2035

Strong cash flow positions Etihad to self-fund its next phase of fleet growth.

Overview

  • Net profit reached Dh2.6 billion (about $698 million) for 2025, up roughly 47% year on year and marking a fourth consecutive annual profit.
  • The carrier flew 22.4 million passengers, up 21%, with load factor at 88.3% and total revenue rising 21% to Dh30.7 billion, including Dh25.8 billion from passengers and Dh4.5 billion from cargo.
  • Etihad’s operating fleet increased to 127 aircraft after 29 additions in 2025, and management expects about 20 deliveries per year over the next five years as retrofit work stays on schedule.
  • The Dh80 billion program through 2035 targets new aircraft and product upgrades, with hiring plans of roughly 2,500–3,000 employees annually and further route growth in China, Southeast Asia and Europe.
  • Operational resilience measures include contingency plans to shift capacity in response to geopolitical tensions and manufacturer delivery risks, supported by about Dh8 billion in operating cash flow and balance-sheet deleveraging.