Air New Zealand forecasts H1 FY2026 pre-tax loss, cites weak bookings and higher engine lease costs

Air New Zealand on Wednesday forecast a pre-tax loss for the first half of fiscal 2026, saying an expected recovery in domestic and U.S.-bound bookings did not materialise and higher engine lease costs have added material pressure to operating results and cash flows.

Discovered 2025-10-21T13:44:40.319695-07:00 | 2025-10-21T13:44:40.319695-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The carrier's profit warning is driven by softer domestic and U.S.-bound demand and rising engine lease expenses, compounding operational disruption from ongoing Pratt & Whitney GTF reliability issues.
  • Higher engine lease costs lift unit operating expenses and can force further financing moves; Air New Zealand recently completed a US$196m medium-term note issuance to add liquidity.
  • The airline’s cost pressure sits against a broader engine supply crunch that has delayed deliveries and tightened the lease market, affecting carriers’ recovery plans.

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