Air China (00753)'s net loss attributable to shareholders of listed companies in the medium term is expected to increase to about 2.1 billion yuan to 2.6 billion yuan year-on-year

According to Zhitong Finance App News, Air China (00753) issued an announcement. According to preliminary estimates by the company's finance department, the company is expected to lose money in the first half of 2026. The net loss attributable to shareholders of listed companies is about RMB 2.1 billion to RMB 2.6 billion, and the net loss attributable to shareholders of listed companies after deducting non-recurring profits and losses is approximately RMB 2.3 billion to RMB 3.1 billion. Performance situation for the same period last year: Total loss: RMB 2,789 billion. Net loss attributable to shareholders of listed companies: RMB 1,806 billion.

In the first half of 2026, China's economy generally ran smoothly, and the aviation market continued its steady growth trend and started well. The company seizes development opportunities, focuses on production safety, efficiency, cost control, service quality, digital intelligence transformation, etc., and makes every effort to improve quality and efficiency. Dynamically optimize production organization and effectively expand investment scale; scientifically control volume-price relationships to steadily improve profit quality; strictly control costs and expenses, and actively promote cost reduction and efficiency. The company's overall operating efficiency in the first half of the year was characterized by increased investment, increased production and revenue. In the first quarter, large profits were achieved, but due to the geographical conflict in the Middle East, aviation fuel prices were high, which greatly squeezed airline profit margins. The company's operating performance in the first half of 2026 is expected to lose.