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…
American Airlines posted a net loss of $473 million for the first quarter of 2025, despite generating $12.6 billion in revenue, reflecting the continued challenges facing major U.S. carriers in managing costs and restoring profitability post-pandemic.
Alaska Air Group reported a net loss of $166 million for the first quarter of 2025, despite achieving a substantial 41% year-on-year increase in operating revenues, which rose to $3.13 billion. The results highlight the ongoing financial challenges facing the airline, even as passenger demand and revenue streams show significant recovery momentum.
Embraer, the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer, has reported a strong first quarter for 2025, ending the period with a $26.4 billion order backlog and 30 aircraft deliveries, representing a 20% increase compared to Q1 2024.
