China Southern Airlines has issued a forecast anticipating a net loss ranging from US$187 million to US$245 millionfor the first half of 2025. The announcement signals a challenging start to the year for one of China’s largest carriers, as lingering structural issues and macroeconomic headwinds continue to impact profitability.
China Southern has expanded its long-haul fleet with the recent delivery of a Boeing 787-9, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 63989, and powered by GEnx-1B74/75 engines. This addition marks another step in the airline’s ongoing widebody fleet renewal and expansion strategy.
China Southern Airlines has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft, bearing serial number 63279. The aircraft is powered by LEAP-1B engines, developed by CFM International, providing enhanced fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to older-generation engines.
Chongqing Airlines, a subsidiary of China Southern Airlines, has added a new Airbus A320 to its growing fleet. The aircraft, identified by manufacturer serial number 4396, is powered by CFM International CFM56-5B4/3 engines and is expected to serve high-demand domestic routes across China.
China Southern Airlines, one of Asia’s largest carriers, has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12625, as part of its ongoing fleet modernization program. The aircraft is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines, a widely adopted engine type for the A320neo family, known for its efficiency and reliability.
China Southern has expanded its fleet with the delivery of two A321neo aircraft, serial numbers 12584 and 12604, both powered by LEAP-1A32 engines. These additions align with the airline’s strategy to modernize its narrowbody fleet and enhance its operational capacity on busy domestic and regional routes.
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of one COMAC C919 aircraft, serial number 10181, marking another milestone in the airline’s progressive integration of domestically manufactured aircraft into its commercial fleet. The aircraft is powered by CFM International’s CF34-10A engines, underscoring the blend of Chinese airframe innovation with internationally certified propulsion systems.
China Southern, one of China’s largest carriers, has officially taken delivery of a COMAC C919 aircraft, serial number 00024, powered by LEAP-1C28 engines manufactured by CFM International. The delivery represents the airline’s commitment to supporting domestic aircraft production and diversifying its narrowbody fleet.
China Southern Airlines, one of China’s largest carriers, has disclosed a net loss of US$103 million for the first quarter of 2025, as its total revenues fell 2.7% to US$5.9 billion. The results point to a challenging operating environment for Chinese airlines, with lingering cost pressures and fragile demand recovery.
China Southern has taken delivery of three Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including one A319neo (MSN 12495), one A320neo (MSN 12516), and one A321neo (MSN 12569). All three jets are powered by LEAP-series enginessupplied by CFM International, with the A319neo and A320neo using LEAP-1A26 engines and the A321neo equipped with LEAP-1A32 engines.
