Vietnam Airlines has reported a significant financial rebound for the first quarter of 2025, registering a consolidated pre-tax profit of approximately $138 million. The achievement is further supported by an 11% increase in consolidated revenue, reaching $1.2 billion, signaling a sustained recovery from the post-pandemic period and effective strategic implementation by the airline.
Grupo Viva Aerobus, the Mexican low-cost carrier, has reported a difficult first quarter for 2025 with total operating revenues down 20.7% to $491 million, accompanied by a net loss of $42 million. Despite the downturn, the airline maintains a strong cash and cash equivalents position of $780 million, which provides a cushion for near-term operations.
Garuda Indonesia has reported a net loss of $76.4 million for the first quarter of 2025, despite generating $603.6 million in revenue from scheduled flight operations. The results underscore the continuing financial challenges faced by the national carrier amid a complex post-restructuring recovery process.
Airbus has reported a robust performance for the first quarter of 2025, with revenues rising 6% to reach $13.5 billion. The European aerospace giant recorded a net income of $793 million and ended the quarter with a net cash position of $11.0 billion. The company logged gross commercial aircraft orders of 280, and after accounting for cancellations, concluded the period with 204 net orders.
Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship carrier, has reported a solid financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, achieving a net profit of $689 million. The carrier’s revenues also rose 12.4% year-on-year, reaching a total of $1.9 billion, highlighting strong demand recovery and robust cost management across its operations.
Utair, a prominent regional airline based in Russia, recorded a net profit of US$7.7 million in the first quarter of 2025, supported by a 13.7% year-over-year revenue increase to US$209.5 million. The results highlight the airline’s operational resilience amid continued economic uncertainty.
PLAY Airlines, the Iceland-based low-cost carrier, has reported a net loss of US$26.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, as operating revenues declined 8%, totaling US$46.4 million. The carrier ended the quarter with a cash position of US$21.1 million, reflecting tighter financial conditions amidst softer demand.
Icelandair has disclosed its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, recording a net loss of US$44 million, despite an 11% increase in total revenues to US$286 million. The airline’s liquidity remained solid at US$510 million, providing a stable financial foundation moving forward.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a leading aircraft lessor based in the United Arab Emirates, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported total revenue of US$395.9 million and profit before tax of US$101.2 million, reflecting solid performance across its leasing portfolio and asset management operations.
China Southern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has disclosed a net loss of US$103 million for the first quarter of 2025, as its total revenues fell 2.7% to US$5.9 billion. The results point to a challenging operating environment for Chinese airlines, with lingering cost pressures and fragile demand recovery.
