Air China Posts RMB 89.27 Billion Revenue, RMB 2.29 Billion Net Loss in H1 2026
Air China reported a net loss of RMB 2.29 billion for the first half of 2026, widening from a loss of RMB 1.81 billion a year earlier, despite a 10.54% rise in revenue to RMB 89.27 billion. The airline attributed the wider loss to higher jet fuel costs, which increased by RMB 8.44 billion. China Eastern Airlines also posted a wider net loss of RMB 2.18 billion for the period.
Air China disclosed its 2026 interim report on August 30. In the first half of 2026, the company recorded operating revenue of RMB 89.27 billion, up 10.54% year on year. The net loss attributable to shareholders of the listed company was RMB 2.29 billion, compared with a loss of RMB 1.81 billion in the same period of 2025, widening the loss year on year. During the reporting period, aviation fuel costs increased by RMB 8.44 billion year on year, mainly due to higher jet fuel prices.
China Eastern Airlines also released its 2026 interim report on the same day. In the first half of 2026, the company achieved operating revenue of RMB 74.23 billion, up 11.09% year on year.
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