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Posted on December 9, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleIATA forecasts a record $41 billion profit for global airlines in 2024, despite ongoing supply chain issues and aircraft delivery delays.
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Global airlines trade body IATA said on Tuesday the airline sector would post record profits next year despite ongoing supply chain issues leading to slower aircraft deliveries and a delay in rolling out more fuel-efficient jets.
The projection comes as plane manufacturer Airbus cut its plane delivery target for 2025, citing a quality issue with some metal fuselage panels on its A320 planes.
The world's leading jetmakers Airbus and Boeing have both faced delivery delays to their airline clients in recent years.
Without newer, more efficient planes, airlines say they cannot cut back fuel costs while flying more people.
Still, IATA struck an optimistic note for the year to come.
"Airlines have successfully built shock-absorbing resilience into their businesses that is delivering stable profitability," said International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh in a statement.
(Reporting by Joanna Plucinska; Editing by Jan Harvey)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is a trade association for the world's airlines, representing around 290 airlines and helping to formulate industry policy and standards.
Net profit is the amount of money that remains after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue. It is a key indicator of a company's profitability.
Fuel-efficient jets are aircraft designed to consume less fuel per passenger or cargo unit, thereby reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
A supply chain issue refers to disruptions in the flow of goods and services from suppliers to consumers, which can affect production and delivery times.
Corporate profitability refers to a company's ability to generate profit relative to its revenue, expenses, and investments, often measured by profit margins and return on equity.
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