The Emirates Group has reported record-breaking financial results for the 2024–25 financial year, with a pre-tax profit of $6.2 billion, representing an 18% increase compared to the previous year. Revenue also hit an all-time high of $39.6 billion, up 6% year-on-year.
Calling it an “outstanding performance”, the Group described 2024–25 as delivering “the best result in its history”, placing it as the world’s most profitable aviation company over the reporting period.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, credited the results to “visionary leadership, strategic planning, coordinated execution, and strong support from our customers, business partners, and all the people of Dubai”.
He added, “We don’t cut corners, and we don’t take shortcuts that put our future at risk for short-term gains. By building our business models around these principles and Dubai’s unique strengths, the Emirates Group has thrived and stayed resilient through geopolitical and socio-economic challenges over the years.”
In 2024–25, the Group invested $3.8 billion in new aircraft, equipment, facilities, and technology, continuing its strategy of long-term reinvestment. Its global workforce also grew by 9% to 121,223, the highest in the company’s history.
Sheikh Ahmed noted the Group’s agility, saying, “Through the year, Emirates and dnata were able to move quickly to meet the strong demand for air transport services across markets and win over customers—thanks to our non-stop investments in our people, in building partnerships, and in delivering great products and services.”
The Emirates Group includes both Emirates airline and dnata, its global air services provider offering ground handling, cargo, catering, and travel services across more than 30 countries.
Looking ahead to 2025–26, Emirates plans to expand capacity with the delivery of 16 Airbus A350s and 4 Boeing 777 freighters. Its retrofit programme will continue across its A380, 777, and A350 fleets to deliver “the latest Emirates products and a more consistent experience”.
dnata is also set to grow, with new facilities opening in Amsterdam, Dubai, and Erbil, significantly increasing its cargo handling capabilities.
“We’ve set high targets for ourselves, but I am confident that our talented workforce and Dubai’s winning formula will empower the Emirates Group to forge an even brighter future, and deliver even more value to the people, cities and communities we serve,” Sheikh Ahmed concluded.
