PLAY Airlines, the Iceland-based low-cost carrier, has reported a net loss of US$26.8 million for the first quarter of 2025, as operating revenues declined 8%, totaling US$46.4 million. The carrier ended the quarter with a cash position of US$21.1 million, reflecting tighter financial conditions amidst softer demand.
Icelandair has disclosed its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, recording a net loss of US$44 million, despite an 11% increase in total revenues to US$286 million. The airline’s liquidity remained solid at US$510 million, providing a stable financial foundation moving forward.
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a leading aircraft lessor based in the United Arab Emirates, has posted strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The company reported total revenue of US$395.9 million and profit before tax of US$101.2 million, reflecting solid performance across its leasing portfolio and asset management operations.
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 Eastern Airlines has reported a net loss of US$137 million for the first quarter of 2025, even as revenues experienced a 0.7% year-over-year increase, reaching US$4.5 billion. This performance highlights persistent operational and market pressures facing one of China’s major state-owned carriers.
Air France-KLM has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, revealing a net loss of US$283.6 million, despite an encouraging 7.7% increase in revenues, which totaled US$8.2 billion. The group’s liquidity position remains strong, with US$10.5 billion in available cash, providing resilience amid fluctuating operating conditions.
Air China, one of the leading carriers in mainland China, reported a first-quarter net loss of US$281 million, reflecting continued financial pressures across the Chinese aviation market. The airline’s total revenues for Q1 2025 held steady at US$5.4 billion, showing no significant growth compared to the same period last year.
AerCap Holdings, the Dublin-based global aircraft leasing giant, delivered a solid performance in the first quarter of 2025, reporting a net income of US$643 million. Total revenues and other income reached US$2.0 billion, marking a 3% year-over-year increase. The results reflect robust leasing demand and disciplined capital deployment.
Southwest Airlines concluded the first quarter of 2025 with a total fleet of 800 aircraft, following the delivery of 11 Boeing 737-8s and the retirement of 14 older aircraft. This fleet reshuffle reflects the carrier’s continued strategy to modernize operations and maintain a competitive cost base while managing capacity growth carefully.
Southwest Airlines has reported a net loss of $149 million for the first quarter of 2025, reflecting the challenges of cost escalation and flat yield growth despite an uptick in operational revenue. The airline’s operating revenues rose 1.6% year-on-year to $6.4 billion, while it maintained a liquidity reserve of $9.3 billion, underscoring its financial stability in the face of earnings…
