{"id":95258,"date":"2025-05-19T13:30:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T08:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=95258"},"modified":"2025-05-19T13:31:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T08:01:05","slug":"qatar-airways-reports-28-increase-in-profit-to-2-1-billion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/19\/qatar-airways-reports-28-increase-in-profit-to-2-1-billion\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Airways Reports 28% Increase in Profit to $2.1 Billion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DOHA-<\/strong> Qatar Airways (QR)<\/a> reported a record-breaking 28% rise in annual net profit, reaching 7.8 billion Qatari riyals ($2.1 billion), according to a preliminary release issued by the airline on Monday (May 19, 2025). The airline operates out of Hamad International Airport (DOH), one of the fastest-growing aviation hubs globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the absence of complete revenue and passenger data, the airline’s recent achievements\u2014including major fleet expansion and strategic equity investments\u2014highlight its aggressive global growth strategy and adaptability to shifting global dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Cl\u00e9ment Alloing<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways $2.1 Billion Profit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qatar Airways\u2019 28% year-over-year profit increase marks a significant milestone for the state-owned flag carrier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The surge, recorded for the fiscal year ending early 2025, reflects the airline\u2019s strategic efforts to strengthen its global presence, optimize its fleet, and form key partnerships amid evolving market conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer<\/a> attributed the financial success to industry partnerships that allowed the airline group to stay agile amid geopolitical, economic, and environmental uncertainties. These remarks align with the airline’s broader approach to resilience and innovation in a competitive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among Qatar Airways\u2019 most significant moves was its investment in international carriers. The airline acquired a 25% stake in Virgin Australia (VA)<\/a> and another 25% stake in regional South African carrier Airlink (4Z), extending its global footprint across the Asia-Pacific and African markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These investments are expected to bolster connectivity and passenger flow through Doha (DOH), reinforcing its role as a major transit hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In comments shared earlier this year with Reuters, Chief Commercial Officer Thierry Antinori reported a 9% increase in passenger traffic across the network between April 2024 and January 2025. Notably, growth in Europe reached 14%, with Germany specifically seeing a 12% rise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These figures suggest that Qatar Airways is not only growing faster than the market average but also consolidating its presence in strategic regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo: Qatar Airways<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Historic Widebody Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Last week, Qatar Airways announced the largest aircraft and engine order in its history, committing to 210 widebody aircraft from Boeing<\/a> and over 400 engines from GE Aerospace (GE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The record-breaking agreement includes 160 firm orders and 50 options for Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 777-9 aircraft, along with a monumental GE Aerospace deal for GE9X and GEnx engines\u2014the largest widebody engine order in the company\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The deal consists of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n