Aviation

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways has reported its strongest-ever half-year performance, delivering record profitability and passenger numbers in the first six months of 2025. Profit after tax reached AED1.1 billion (US$306 million), a 32 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was driven by vigorous customer demand, productivity and efficiency gains, and improved yields across ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The civil aviation sector in the United Arab Emirates has recorded significant growth across key performance indicators during the first half of 2025, with passenger traffic, air cargo, and air traffic movements showing strong results that affirm the sector’s strength and ongoing development. According to civil aviation sector performance indicators for H1 2025, airports across the ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Airports is continuing to cement its position as a key enabler of economic growth and global connectivity, reporting double-digit passenger traffic growth for a 17th consecutive quarter as well as strong flight movement and cargo growth in the first half of 2025. Between 1 January to 30 June 2025, Abu Dhabi Airports ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported a 24% year-on-year increase in revenue to US$843.6 million for the first half of 2025, up from $679.2 million in the same period last year. Profit before tax surged 228 percent to $506.8 million, compared with $154.3 million in H1 2024, supported by improved profitability metrics and the recent acquisition of Nordic ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 46 million guests in the first six months of 2025, marking its busiest first half on record. The 2.3% year-on-year growth underscores DXB’s resilience, the continued strength of Dubai’s aviation sector and the airport’s ability to maintain high performance despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June. This achievement reinforces DXB’s ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways achieved a significant milestone in its fleet expansion programme with July 2025 becoming the busiest month for aircraft deliveries in the airline’s 22-year history. Throughout July, Etihad took delivery of five aircraft including its inaugural A321LR, two Boeing 787 Dreamliners, one Airbus A350-1000, and one Airbus A320ceo. This record-breaking month demonstrates the airline’s commitment ...

DUBAI / WAM The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), in close coordination with Dubai Airports and dnata, has issued the country’s first regulatory approval for the trial of autonomous baggage handling vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC). The approval marks a significant step in the GCAA’s commitment to foster safe, efficient, and technology-driven progress across ...

DUBAI / WAM The Emirates Group has kickstarted a global talent scouting and acquisition drive, revving up this phase of its growth. This financial year, the aviation powerhouse is looking to onboard 17,300 people across 350 roles. These roles span every facet, function and operations across Emirates and dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider. Hundreds of new ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens. The partnership, effective 14th July 2025, builds on the strong performance of the existing interline cooperation between the two airlines and significantly expands Etihad’s reach across the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its latest traffic statistics for May 2025, highlighting continued expansion and customer demand. The airline carried 1.7 million passengers in May, representing a 19% increase compared to the same month last year. This continued growth reflects the airline’s strategic expansion and strong market positioning. ...