Emirates Group Reports AED 24.4 Billion Profit for 2025–26

Emirates Expands Operations and Investment Across Global Network

Emirates Group has released its 2025–26 Annual Report, reporting profit before tax of AED 24.4 billion (US$ 6.6 billion), alongside growth in revenue and cash reserves despite operational disruptions during the final month of the financial year.

For the financial year ending 31 March 2026, the Group recorded revenue of AED 150.5 billion (US$ 41.0 billion), while cash assets rose to AED 59.6 billion (US$ 16.2 billion). EBITDA stood at AED 41.1 billion (US$ 11.2 billion), reflecting continued operational performance across its aviation and travel businesses.

Within the Group, Emirates Airlines posted a profit before tax of AED 22.8 billion (US$ 6.2 billion), while revenue increased to AED 130.9 billion (US$ 35.7 billion). The airline also reported cash assets of AED 54.9 billion (US$ 15.0 billion).

The Group’s aviation and travel services company, dnata, reported profit before tax of AED 1.6 billion (US$ 437 million), supported by growth in airport operations, catering, and travel services. Revenue for dnata rose to AED 23.6 billion (US$ 6.4 billion).

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates airline and Group, said the results reflected the organisation’s long-term investments in people, technology, operations, and customer experience. He also acknowledged the impact of regional airspace disruptions earlier this year and credited the coordination between Dubai’s aviation ecosystem and Group teams for maintaining operational continuity.

During the year, Emirates added new destinations including Da Nang, Hangzhou, Siem Reap, and Shenzhen, taking its global network to 152 cities across 80 countries. The airline also expanded partnerships through codeshare and interline agreements, giving passengers access to more than 1,700 cities worldwide.

The airline received 15 new Airbus A350 aircraft during the financial year and continued its fleet retrofit programme, which includes upgraded cabins and Premium Economy seating. Emirates ended the year with a fleet of 277 aircraft and an order book of 367 additional aircraft scheduled for future delivery.

Cargo operations also recorded growth, with Emirates SkyCargo transporting 2.4 million tonnes of goods during the year. The division expanded its freighter network and introduced new specialist logistics services, including door-to-door delivery solutions and dedicated aerospace transport services.

Across the Group, investments during 2025–26 totalled AED 17.9 billion (US$ 4.9 billion), covering aircraft, infrastructure, technology, training centres, and operational facilities. The Group’s workforce also grew by 8% to more than 130,000 employees worldwide.

Looking ahead, Emirates Group said it remains focused on fleet expansion, operational resilience, customer experience, and long-term infrastructure development as it moves into the 2026–27 financial year.

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