Dubai Aerospace Enterprise reported a net profit of $702.2 million for the year 2025, representing a 47.1% increase compared to $477.5 million in 2024.
A recent press release from the company highlighted that pre-tax profits for 2025 reached $761.6 million, up 43% from the previous year, while total revenues climbed to $1.725 billion, marking a 21% growth. This surge was driven by significant expansion in their aircraft fleet along with an increase in leasing and maintenance revenues.
The firm achieved a pre-tax profit margin of 26%, compared to 23.2% in 2024, and the pre-tax return on equity rose to 13.4%, up from 11% in the prior year.
In terms of financial position, total assets increased to approximately $16.55 billion by December 31, 2025, up from $13.03 billion at the end of 2024, largely due to substantial aircraft acquisitions throughout the year, including those obtained through business mergers.
During 2025, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise acquired 280 aircraft, which included 261 owned and 19 managed, and sold 111 aircraft, comprising 94 owned and 17 managed.
The company also signed 273 leasing agreements for renewals and modifications, reflecting strong demand for its fleet and services.
The overall fleet, including owned, managed, and on order, totaled 678 aircraft of various types.
In the engineering sector, reserved work hours exceeded 1.8 million, with over 260 maintenance inspections completed during the year.
Firoz Tarapor, CEO of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, stated that 2025 marked a significant milestone for the company. He noted that the 21% revenue growth directly influenced profit margins and return on equity.
He further emphasized the company’s commitment to stringent budget management, particularly regarding capital adequacy, financing structure, and liquidity indicators, successfully securing $3.9 billion in long-term debt financing through a variety of public and private transactions during the year.