China's 'Big Three' Warn of First-Half Losses Due To Fuel Cost Surge

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SINGAPORE—China's 'Big Three' state-owned airlines have warned of first-half 2026 losses as elevated fuel prices triggered by the Middle East conflict eroded profitability, reversing gains made during a profitable first quarter. In separate stock exchange filings, Air China forecast a first-half net...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for Aviation Week's Air Transport World magazine and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for Aviation Week.

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