Etihad Airways has reported its strongest-ever half-year efficiency, delivering document profitability and passenger numbers within the first six months of 2025.
Revenue after tax reached AED1.1 billion (US$306 million), a 32 p.c improve in comparison with the identical interval final 12 months. This development was pushed by vigorous buyer demand, productiveness and effectivity beneficial properties, and improved yields throughout each passenger and cargo segments. Whole income rose by 16 p.c year-on-year, pushed by each passenger and cargo income (16 p.c and 9 p.c development respectively).
Monetary efficiency remained strong, with EBITDA rising 24 p.c year-on-year to AED2.7 billion (US$739 million), and the EBITDA margin enhancing to twenty p.c.
Etihad carried 10.2 million passengers in H1 2025, a 17 p.c year-on-year improve, supported by a 14 p.c rise in Out there Seat Kilometres (ASK) and an improved passenger load issue of 87 p.c.
In early July, the airline handed the milestone of 20 million passengers carried over the previous 12 months, doubling the ten million passengers carried in 2022.
The working fleet exceeded 100 plane, together with the supply of Etihad’s sixth Airbus A350 in April and the reintroduction of a seventh A380 in Might.
In the identical month the airline introduced an settlement for an order for 28 wide-body plane with Boeing, reinforcing Etihad’s long-term development and connectivity ambitions. In July 2025, the airline added 5 new plane to its fleet, together with its first A321LR. This marked the very best variety of deliveries the airline has ever obtained in a single month.
In April 2025, Etihad launched its new A321LR product, bringing wide-body luxurious to narrow-body operations for the primary time within the area. The plane entered into service in early August with its inaugural flight to Phuket.
This enlargement permits Etihad to serve virtually 90 locations as of June 2025, together with year-round and seasonal companies.
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Etihad Airways, stated, “With 27 new locations launched or introduced this 12 months alone, Etihad is proud to assist place Abu Dhabi as one of the accessible and related cities on this planet. This development not solely strengthens point-to-point and stopover alternatives but in addition enhances Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway for hundreds of thousands of worldwide travellers.”
“We’re proud to ship one other document half-year for Etihad,” stated Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Government Officer of Etihad Airways. “Our sturdy monetary efficiency and continued passenger development exhibit the success of our technique and the dedication of our folks. We’re increasing sustainably, investing in premium experiences, and bringing document numbers of holiday makers to Abu Dhabi by our rising community.
“We’re already forward of the expansion ranges we set in our technique, we stay centered on execution, and are dedicated to enlargement constructed on effectivity, service, and innovation. With new plane becoming a member of the fleet, new routes opening, and our premium providing flourishing, Etihad is setting new requirements in aviation. None of this may be potential with out the fervour and professionalism of our staff, and I wish to thank them for his or her excellent contribution.”
Etihad’s document efficiency has been powered by its folks. Within the first half of 2025, the airline welcomed over 1,700 new hires, together with greater than 100 pilots and 1,000 cabin crew.
Inner profession development was equally sturdy, with over 1,100 promotions throughout the enterprise. Worker engagement reached its highest-ever degree, reflecting the dedication, professionalism, and keenness of Etihad’s group.
“Lastly, I wish to thank our clients. We look ahead to welcoming much more of you onboard within the months forward,” Neves stated.