Air Arabs reported 415 million net profit reports in Q2 2025 despite regional disruptions
Air Arabia reported a solid AED 415 million net profit for the second quarter of 2025, showing flexibility despite geopolitical disturbance and sector-wide challenges. With strong traveler development, high seat load factors and ongoing network expansion, the carrier strengthened its footprint as the major low -cost airline of the region. The results come as Air Arabia also plays an important role in starting a new Saudi-based low-cost airline, indicating deep regional integration and future development.
Q2 2025 Performance: Standing Benefits, Strong Passenger Development
Air Arabia (PJSC), the largest cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, reported a net profit of 415 million AED 415 million for the second quarter of 2025 ending June 30. While it marked a decline of AED 427 million to 3% posted in the same quarter of 2024, the airline still maintained a strong financial position. The turnover AED for the quarter increased by 1.69 billion, 2% year-on-year. The airline saw an increase of 15% in passenger number, with more than 5.1 million passengers flying in their network in Q2 2024 compared to 4.5 million. The seat load factor, an indicator of seat occupation, increased to 6 percent, to reach 85%, reflects high demand and effective capacity management. Chairman Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammad Al Thani attributed the performance of Air Arab trade models and flexibility of its active approach to reduce the impact of regional conflict and flight disruptions. He said, despite external challenges, the airline continued to increase operational capacity and invest in the network reaching many of its hubs.
H1 2025 observation: profits, network expands
For the first half of 2025 (January-June), Air Arabia recorded a net profit of AED 770 million, H1 2024 increased by AED 693 million to 11%. Revenue also saw an increase, climbed AED 3.19 billion to 8% year-to-year. Passenger traffic exceeded 10.1 million, reflecting a 13% increase in the same period last year. The average seat load factor for H1 2025 was 84%. Major operating tricks during this period include:
- Launch 13 new routes in your hub in UAE, Morocco and Egypt
- Adding 2 new aircraft to your fleet, a total of 83 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft (ownership and lease)
- With the hope of starting by the end of 2025, progress on its 120-aercraft order with Airbus continues to progress
Chairman Al Thani accepted the continuous increase of the airline amidst the instability in the fuel price, the ups and downs in the currency, political volatility and the lack of supply chain, credited the performance a clear strategy and the competent leadership. He confirmed the ongoing commitment of the airline to enhance connectivity, operational efficiency and innovation, with focus on sustainable long -term development.
Stability and recognition
Air Arabia raised the “AA” score in the “leader” category of the MSCI ESG rating, earning the score. It also received a limited assurance statement for its 2024 ESG report, which was aligned with the ISAE 3000 International Assurance Standard. These developments outline the airline’s attention on transparency, accountability and ESG-conducted performance. In June 2025, the airline was once again nominated between Forbes Middle East’s “Top 100 listed companies”, securing a place for the second consecutive year.
Air Arab led Consortium won license for new Saudi low -cost airline
Earlier last month, on July 20, 2025, a consortium led by Air Arabia, Saudi Partners with Kun Investment Holding and NESMA Group, won a bid to operate a new Saudi-License airline received. The license provided by the General Authority of the Civil Aviation (GACA) authorizes the launch of a carrier located at King Fahd International Airport at Damam.The airline will begin with a fleet of 45 aircraft, with 24 domestic cities and 57 international destinations. It aims to serve around 10 million passengers annually by 2030 and generate more than 2,400 new jobs.The victory is a strategic milestone for Air Arabia, transferring its role to a domestic operator with an international service provider in Saudi Arabia. The project aligns to liberalize aviation with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, expand connectivity, reduce pressure on major airports and increase $ 100 billion in sector investment by increasing cheap travel options.
About Hawai Arabia
The Air Arabia located in Sharjah, UAE is the first and the lower cost carrier in the Middle East, launched in 2003. The airline operates a fleet of around 74 Airbus A320s and 9 A321 NEO LR aircraft, which is inexpensive for more than 30 countries, none, which offers services over more than 30 countries. Its operation is supported by the strategic hub in Sharjah, Casablanca, Raas al Khemah and Alexandria. As a growing airline group, Air Arabia also manages several affiliated carriers under its umbrella, including Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Air Arabia Egypt, Air Arabia Jordan, Air Arabia Maroque, Air Arabia Sudan, Fly Arna, Fly Jinnah and Fly Yeti.
