Developing
AACO's 2026 airline loss forecast
Where it stands
AACO’s newly released outlook forecasts its member airlines will move from about $11 billion in net profit in 2025 to a combined $4.3 billion net loss in 2026, alongside a 5.2% decline in cargo traffic. These are projections, not booked results; reported 2026 results or a revised forecast remain outstanding as of November 5, 2026.
Watching for: Any revised AACO forecast, clarification of the euro conversion, or operational developments changing member-airline conflict exposure and costs.
The story so far
Update 1
Arab airlines face $4.3 billion loss as conflict and costs squeeze hubs
After an US$11 billion profit in 2025, AACO members face a sharp reversal as demand falls faster than capacity and fuel takes a larger share of costs.
Timeline
Day 2 · 1 report
First to report
Who reported
10 outlets · 18 sources · 2 videos
aviationweek.comFirst to report1
Longbridgelongbridge.com · 1
euronewseuronews.com · 3
- Arab airlines set to record a collective net loss of €3.82 billion in 2026, AACO report reveals
- Arab airlines set to record a collective net loss of €3.82 billion in 2026, AACO report reveals · video
- Arab airlines set to record a collective net loss of €3.82 billion in 2026, AACO report reveals · video
CommsTradercommstrader.com · 1
Aviation Todayaviationtoday.in · 1
Who's involved
Organizations
- Arab Air Carriers' Organization
Qatar Airwaysstate-owned flag-carrier airline of Qatar
Places
- Doha