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Top global airlines report record profits ahead of regional conflict

The world’s nine most profitable airlines earned a combined $25.11 billion in recent annual results, though these figures precede the impact of the conflict involving Iran.

By 16 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET Updated 16 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET

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According to Euronews, the nine most profitable airlines globally achieved combined annual earnings of $25.11 billion, or €22 billion. Emirates maintained its position as the top-earning carrier in the group.

The report notes that these record financial results offer a snapshot of the aviation industry taken shortly before the outbreak of the war involving Iran, which is expected to alter the current economic outlook for the sector.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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