The International Air Transport Association (IATA) latest outlook projects global airlines to earn $41 billion in net profit in 2026, up from $39.5 billion in 2025. Despite the record profit, the net margin remains 3.9%, with net profit per passenger at $7.90, unchanged from 2025.
Continuing its steady growth in line with its 2033 targets, Turkish Airlines reported $1.1 billion profit from Main Operations in the third quarter of 2025, bringing the total for the January–September 2025 period to $1.7 billion.
The Dubai-based carrier, flydubai, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 150 A321neo aircraft, making the airline a new Airbus customer.
Leading low-cost carrier flydubai has achieved a major milestone in its digital transformation journey with the successful rollout of its state-of-the-art co-located data centre. The new platform manages key parts of the carrier’s day-to-day operations such as bookings, ticketing, and check-in.
Etihad Airways has continued its record-setting performance, achieving its strongest nine-month results. Profit after tax reached AED 1.7 billion ($463 million), up 26 per cent compared to the same period last year, lifting the airline’s profit margin to 8 per cent, compared to 7 per cent for the same period last year.
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest budget carrier operator, has announced record financial and operational results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2025.
