Airline profitability to strengthen in 2025 despite headwinds
✈️ Jun 5, 2025 - New Delhi: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects global airline profits to reach $36 billion in 2025, up from $32.4 billion in 2024, with a net profit margin of 3.7%. Passenger numbers will rise to 4.99 billion, generating $693 billion in revenue. North America will see $12.7 billion in profits, and the Middle East will have an 8.7% net profit margin. Challenges include geopolitical tensions and low sustainable aviation fuel production.
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