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JULY 2026

Week 29

Orient Aviation Daily Digest July 15, 2026

By Ryan Chase

 

News

China Southern likely to double net loss in 2026 first half

China Southern Airlines (CSA) has guided the market to expect a net loss of between 2.7 billion yuan and 3.3 billion yuan (US$390 million to US$480 million) for the six months to June 30 2026. Read More »


 


 

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Malaysia Airlines expands France network through rail codeshare

Malaysia Airlines has added 28 destinations in France through a codeshare agreement with rail operator SNCF Voyageurs. Read More »


 

News

China Eastern 2026 first half net loss could be up to 4 billion yuan

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) said its net loss for the first half of calendar 2026 was expected to be between 3.5 billion yuan and 4 billion yuan (US$510 million and US$590 million). Read More »


 

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Cebu Pacific selects Starlink for inflight internet

Cebu Pacific will add inflight internet via wifi provided by Starlink on its fleet next year. Read More »


 

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Air China flags 2026 first half loss to be greater than prior year

Air China said it expected to report a first half net loss of between 2.1 billion yuan and 2.6 billion yuan (US$310 million to US$380 million) for the six months to June 30 2026 as elevated fuel prices impacted its bottom line. Read More »


 

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American Airlines, Starlux seek U.S. regulatory approval to codeshare

American Airlines and Taiwan-based Starlux have applied to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to codeshare on each other’s flights between the U.S. and Taiwan, as well as onward services beyond the two carriers’ hubs. Read More »


 

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