SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC) reported a record AED 1.8 billion net profit before tax for 2025 and said its board has proposed a cash dividend of 30 fils per share, subject to shareholder approval. The Sharjah-headquartered low-cost airline said the results cover the year ended Dec. 31, 2025, and marked its strongest annual financial and operational performance to date.
The company said pre-tax net profit rose 14% from AED 1.6 billion in 2024, while annual turnover increased 15% to more than AED 7.78 billion, up from AED 6.76 billion a year earlier. Net profit after tax was AED 1.62 billion, compared with AED 1.46 billion in 2024, according to the company’s full-year figures.
Air Arabia said demand and network growth lifted passenger traffic 16% to 21.8 million across its hubs, while operational capacity increased 10% year on year. Average seat load factor improved to 85%, up four percentage points, which the airline attributed to sustained demand and operating efficiency across its multi-hub platform in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan.
In the fourth quarter, the airline reported net profit of AED 405 million, up 15% from AED 351 million in the same period of 2024. Quarterly turnover rose 26% to AED 2.12 billion as passenger numbers increased 22% to more than 5.7 million across all hubs. Seat load factor in the quarter improved to 87%, the company said.
Dividend proposal and shareholder vote
Air Arabia said its board proposed distributing 30% of share capital, equivalent to 30 fils per share, and that the payout will be put to shareholders at the upcoming annual general meeting. The airline did not provide entitlement, record or payment dates alongside the proposal. In its most recent completed dividend cycle, the company’s shareholders approved a 25 fils per share cash dividend for the 2024 financial year.
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Mohamed Al Thani, Air Arabia’s chairman, said the company delivered its strongest performance in 2025 while expanding its network, optimizing capacity and improving operational efficiency. He said the airline maintained discipline amid regional geopolitical tensions as well as inflationary and supply chain pressures, and said the company remained focused on flexibility and value for customers.
Network and fleet expansion
Air Arabia said it added 30 new routes in 2025 across its operating hubs, bringing its total network to 219 routes. It also said liquidity remained strong, reporting AED 5.3 billion in cash and cash equivalents at year-end. The airline described the balance sheet position as supporting operations across its hub structure.
On fleet, the airline said it added nine Airbus A320 family aircraft during 2025, including five A320neo aircraft delivered under its 120-aircraft order with Airbus, and four long-term leased A320ceo aircraft. As of Dec. 31, 2025, Air Arabia said its operating fleet totaled 90 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, excluding five short-term lease aircraft used to support peak seasonal demand. Air Arabia said it maintained an MSCI ESG rating of “AA” and reported a higher S&P Global assessment score of 39 for 2025, up 14 points from 2024. The airline also said it received a “B-” rating in its first CDP assessment related to emissions reduction disclosures. – By Content Syndication Services.