Middle East Airline Hires 70 Pilots and Expands Fleet with 9 New Aircraft in Q1 2025

28th May 2025

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways has announced a record-breaking start to 2025, posting a net profit of AED 685 million for Q1, a 30% year-on-year increase compared to Q1 2024.

  • 990 new hires in Q1, including:

    • 70 pilots

    • 650 cabin crew

    • 270 across other functions

  • 500 total promotions, including:

    • 50 pilots

    • 360 cabin crew

    • 90 across support and corporate roles

  • 5 million passengers carried, up 16% YoY

  • Load factor reached 87%, indicating strong network demand

  • Operating fleet: 98 aircraft, including 9 new deliveries

Source: Etihad Airways
Photo Credit: Etihad Airways

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