Etihad sees record 1H earnings: Etihad Airways reported a 32% y-o-y increase in its net income to AED 1.1 bn (USD 306 mn) in 1H 2025, according to an earnings release. The company’s top line also rose 16% y-o-y AED 13.5 bn due to strong performance across both passenger and cargo operations. This marks the carrier’s best-ever half-year performance, the release said.

In cargo terms: Cargo revenue rose 9% y-o-y to AED 2 bn on the back of improved capacity and yield, the release said. The carrier conveyed 322k tons of cargo in 1H 2025, marking a 1% y-o-y increase.

Fleet updates: The airline’s operating fleet grew to 106 jets, up from 1Q’s figure of 98 — meaning it added 8 aircraft during 2Q. Etihad is looking to add 22 aircraft to its fleet this year, part of its push to reach 170 jets by 2030, CEO Antonoaldo Neves said earlier this year.

ICYMI- Etihad Airways secured five new aircraft in July, receiving one jet each of Airbus’ A321LR, A350-1000, and A320 models, as well as two Boeing 787 Dreamliners — its highest monthly delivery rate.

On an upward trend: Etihad Airways reported a 30% y-o-y bottom line increase to AED 685 mn in 1Q 2025, while its top line rose 15% y-o-y to AED 6.6 bn over the same period. Cargo revenue went up 8% y-o-y, reaching AED 958 mn on the back of improved cargo yields.

REMEMBER- Etihad Airways has put off plans for a USD 1 bn IPO on the ADX to early 2026. With the firm confident about liquidity and financing for expansions, the matter is in the hand of shareholders, Neves said earlier this year.

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