On July 17, Air China fell 3.16% in regular trading, trading at HKD 3.98/share, with turnover of HKD 31.43 million. The decline came as JPMorgan released a report forecasting that Chinese airlines' second-quarter losses would be the most severe in three years, citing a cautious industry outlook amid persistently elevated fuel costs dragging on profitability.

Air China previously disclosed its half-year performance forecast, projecting a net loss attributable to shareholders of approximately RMB 21 billion to 26 billion for H1, widening from RMB 18.06 billion in the same period last year. The company attributed the deterioration to jet fuel prices running at elevated levels, significantly squeezing airline profit margins. The three major carriers collectively pre-announced combined losses exceeding RMB 7.3 billion for H1, with Middle East conflicts pushing up aviation fuel prices as a core headwind.

The broader aviation sector was under significant pressure, with China Eastern Airlines down 5.73% and China Southern Airlines down 2.67%.

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