04 November 2018

[041118.EN.AIR] Air China Profit Falls 16.2pc to US$1 Billion, But Sales Up 19.5pc


AIR CHINA's year-to-date, January-September, net profit decreased 16.2 per cent to CNY6.93 billion (US$1 billion) drawn on revenues of CNY102.8 million, an increase of 19.5 per cent year on year.

The Chinese flag carrier's passenger capacity, measured by available seat kilometres (ASK), increased 11.32 per cent to 204.073 billion. Capacity for domestic, international and regional routes rose by 8.75 per cent

During the period, the available freight tonne kilometres (AFTK) increased by 8.07 per cent year-on-year to 10.483 billion, while the revenue freight tonne kilometres (RFTK) increased by 7.11 per cent year-on-year to 5.877 billion. The cargo and mail load factor decreased by 0.51 percentage points to 56.06 per cent.

Going forward, Air China still faces challenges from the increasing exchange rate, rising oil prices to lack of aviation resources.

"Nevertheless, the overall demand-supply condition is improving. Under this complicated and ever-changing operational environment, the group will continue to uphold its philosophies of maintaining stability in operations while identifying new impetus," said the company statement.

The company operates 662 aircraft with an average age of 6.74 years. The company's network covers 42 countries and regions and 189 cities, including 69 international, four regional and 116 domestic cities.

Source : HKSG.

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