China Big Three In Red, But Spring Remains Profitable

Air China
Credit: Airbus
SINGAPORE—China’s three state-owned carriers—Air China, China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines—have all reported losses for the first six months of 2026, confirming previously issued earnings forecasts. The airlines cited a surge in fuel prices, with higher costs outpacing otherwise...
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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