{"id":94009,"date":"2025-05-08T15:19:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:49:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=94009"},"modified":"2025-05-08T15:19:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:49:40","slug":"emirates-group-posts-record-profit-for-2024-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/08\/emirates-group-posts-record-profit-for-2024-25\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Airline Group Posts Record US$ 6.2 Billion Profit for 2024-25"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUBAI-<\/strong> Emirates Group, led by Emirates (EK)<\/a> from Dubai (DXB)<\/a>, achieved a record profit of AED 22.7 billion (US$ 6.2 billion) in 2024-25. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both Emirates (EK)<\/strong> and dnata <\/a>drove unprecedented revenue growth, solidifying the group\u2019s position as the world\u2019s most profitable aviation entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emirates Record Profit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the financial year ending March 31, 2025, the Emirates Group<\/a>, operating from its hub at Dubai International Airport (DXB), reported a record profit before tax of AED 22.7 billion (US$ 6.2 billion)<\/strong>. This is an 18% increase from the previous year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates (EK) contributed AED 21.2 billion (US$ 5.8 billion). This made it the “world\u2019s most profitable airline”<\/strong>, while dnata added AED 1.6 billion (US$ 430 million). Total revenue reached AED 145.4 billion (US$ 39.6 billion), up 6%, with a record cash balance of AED 53.4 billion (US$ 14.6 billion).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 \u201cIt is no accident that Dubai has produced hugely successful global aviation entities, including Emirates and dnata. Dubai\u2019s aviation sector has become an influential force on the global stage.”<\/p>His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: dnata<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Emirates and dnata Revenue<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The group\u2019s EBITDA hit AED 42.2 billion (US$ 11.5 billion). It reflects strong operational efficiency despite a 9% UAE corporate tax reduction, after-tax profit of AED 20.5 billion (US$ 5.6 billion). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates (EK) carried 53.7 million passengers, up 3%, and expanded capacity by 4% to 60.0 billion ATKMs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

dnata\u2019s revenue grew 10% to AED 21.1 billion, driven by global airport operations and catering. The group declared a AED 6.0 billion (US$ 1.6 billion) dividend to the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo- Emirates<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Operational Growth<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Emirates (EK) strengthened its network from Dubai (DXB), adding Bogot\u00e1 (BOG)<\/a> and Madagascar (TNR)<\/a> as new destinations. It is restarting flights to Phnom Penh (PNH)<\/a>, Lagos (LOS)<\/a>, Adelaide (ADL)<\/a>, and Edinburgh (EDI)<\/a>. The airline is also boosting services to 21 other cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By March 31, 2025, the airline will serve 148 cities across 80 countries with a fleet of 260 aircraft<\/strong>. The 4 new Airbus A350s are operating to Edinburgh (EDI), Ahmedabad (AMD)<\/a>, and Mumbai (BOM)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emirates (EK) also expanded its retrofit program to 219 aircraft, investing US$ 5.0 billion for cabin upgrades.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Despite currency fluctuations costing AED 718 million (US$ 196 million), Emirates (EK) achieved a record operating cash flow of AED 40.8 billion (US$ 11.1 billion). Emirates SkyCargo<\/a> carried 2.3 million tonnes of goods, up 7%, with revenue of AED 16.1 billion (US$ 4.4 billion). The cargo division added Copenhagen (CPH)<\/a> to its freighter network and ordered 10 Boeing 777Fs<\/a>, targeting a fleet of 21 freighters by December 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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dnata\u2019s Global Expansion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

dnata, operating at airports like Dubai (DXB) and internationally, grew its profit by 2% to AED 1.6 billion (US$ 430 million), with revenue up 10% to AED 21.1 billion (US$ 5.8 billion). Airport operations, handling 794,091 aircraft turns (up 2%) and 3.1 million tonnes of cargo (up 9%), generated AED 9.9 billion (US$ 2.7 billion). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

dnata acquired full ownership<\/strong> of Airport Handling at Rome Fiumicino (FCO)<\/a> and expanded to Raleigh-Durham (RDU)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catering and retail revenue rose 10% to AED 7.1 billion (US$ 1.9 billion), uplifting 114.0 million meals. Investments included a US$ 27 million warehouse in Dubai South<\/strong> and new catering facilities in Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Dubai International Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Strategic Investments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Emirates Group invested AED 14.0 billion (US$ 3.8 billion) in aircraft, facilities, and technology, growing its workforce by 9% to 121,223 employees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates (EK) introduced Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)<\/a> at London Heathrow (LHR)<\/a> and Singapore (SIN)<\/a>, partnered with the University of Cambridge for emissions research, and launched a solar project at its Dubai (DXB) Engineering Centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Social initiatives included \u201cAircrafted Kids,\u201d<\/a> upcycling seat fabric into schoolbags for disadvantaged children, and donating 12,000 eyeshades for UK teacher training for the visually impaired. These efforts align with the group\u2019s commitment to environmental and community impact, detailed in its 2024-25 Annual Report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We look after our people and our customers, and we work hard to positively impact our communities. We don\u2019t cut corners, and we don\u2019t take shortcuts that put our future at risk for short-term gains.”<\/p>His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates airline and Group<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

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Future Outlook<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For 2025-26, Emirates (EK) expects delivery of 16 A350s<\/strong> and 4 Boeing 777 freighters<\/strong>, enhancing capacity from Dubai (DXB). dnata will open new facilities in Amsterdam (AMS)<\/a>, Dubai (DXB), and Erbil (EBL)<\/a>, boosting cargo capabilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The group is planning for Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)<\/a>, aiming to shape the future of aviation. Despite market volatility, the group\u2019s AED 53.4 billion cash reserve ensures resilience and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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