Argentina's Minister of Economy, Luis 'Toto' Caputo, and the Chief of Staff, Manuel Adorni, celebrated on their social media X accounts the surplus with which Aerolíneas Argentinas closed the year 2025, and also that it achieved positive results for the second consecutive year. Aerolíneas Argentinas published its 2025 financial statements today, indicating that an operating surplus of 112.7 million dollars was achieved, almost double the result obtained in 2024, and for the second consecutive year with a positive balance. It is also the first time since its re-nationalization in 2008 that it has not received a single peso from the state. 'Aerolíneas Argentinas closed 2025 with an operating surplus of 112.7 million dollars and zero state transfers,' Caputo wrote on social media. He added: 'In addition to providing a better service today, the company reduced its debt from 342 million dollars in December 2023 to 207 million today, and will also be incorporating 18 new aircraft to strengthen and modernize its fleet.' 'It should be remembered that since its re-nationalization in 2008 and until the arrival of this government, the company cost Argentines more than 8,000 million dollars in direct state transfers,' the minister pointed out. And he concluded: 'Congratulations to its president Fabián Lombardo, the board of directors, and all the staff for their effort and great work!' Manuel Adorni, for his part, wrote: 'Aerolíneas Argentinas closed the year 2025 with an operating surplus of 112.7 million dollars and, for the first time since its re-nationalization in 2008, without receiving a single peso from the state.' 'It achieved its second consecutive year of surplus and reduced its bank and financial debt by 41%. Behind is the model of permanent losses and unlimited subsidies,' he added. With billing exceeding 2,200 million dollars in 2025, the company left behind the scheme of sustained deficit and permanent subsidies that marked much of its recent history. In addition to the positive operating result, the company reported that it reduced its bank and financial debt by 41%. The liability went from 341.9 million dollars in December 2023 to 207.4 million in the same month of 2025. From the company, they attributed the improvement to a cost reduction and route optimization plan, which allowed them to project a fleet renewal with the incorporation of 18 new aircraft. The plan provides for adding four Airbus A330neo, eight Boeing 737 MAX 10, four Boeing 737 MAX 9, and two Boeing 737 MAX 8.
