Air Arabia, the low-cost carrier of the Middle East and North Africa, achieved a net profit of AED 1.42 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up 13% compared with the same period last year, while revenue rose 10% to exceed AED 5.49 billion.
The airline carried more than 16 million passengers during this period, up 14%, and its seat load factor reached 85%, up 4%, reflecting sustained demand and the efficiency of the low-cost model the company follows amid regional and global operational challenges, according to a press release published on Air Arabia's LinkedIn account.
As part of its expansion, Air Arabia launched 12 new destinations from its hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan, bringing its total network to 212 destinations. It also added 6 new aircraft to its fleet, which has reached 88 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, with plans for additional aircraft to join before the end of the year.
Last July, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) selected a consortium led by Air Arabia in partnership with Nesma Group and KUN to establish and operate a new national low-cost airline based at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam.
The company maintained its MSCI ESG rating of "AA" among global companies in sustainability, and received its first Airbus A320neo aircraft as part of an order for 120 aircraft that reduce carbon emissions by up to 20%.
In the third quarter of 2025, the company continued its strong performance, achieving a net profit of AED 656 million, up 16% year on year, while revenue rose 14% to AED 2.04 billion.
During the quarter, the company carried more than 5.9 million passengers, up 16%, with a seat load factor of 85%, reflecting its success in achieving operational efficiency and maintaining sustainable growth amid high demand for regional and international travel.
For his part, Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Thani, Chairman of Air Arabia, said: "These results reflect the strength of our business model and the continued strong demand for our high-value services, as well as our ability to deliver stable performance despite geopolitical and global supply chain challenges."
He added: "Our focus on operational efficiency, cost control and network expansion has enabled us to maintain strong profit margins and strengthen our presence in key markets, which reflects the trust of our customers and the solidity of our strategic vision."
He noted: "As we approach the end of the year, we continue to implement our growth strategy and deliver sustainable results by expanding our network, enhancing operational efficiency and developing the customer experience through innovation and excellence."
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