India, Feb. 26 -- Air New Zealand Ltd (ANZLY) reported a loss for the first half of fiscal 2026, reflecting ongoing fleet constraints linked to global engine maintenance issues, persistently high aviation system inflation, a weaker New Zealand dollar and a slower-than-expected recovery in domestic demand.
Loss before taxation was A$59 million, compared with earnings before taxation of A$144 million in the prior corresponding period.
Operating earnings declined to A$327 million from A$517 million last year.
Net loss attributable to shareholders was A$40 million, or 1.2 cents per basic share, compared with a net profit of A$98 million, or 2.9 cents per basic share, a year earlier.
Operating revenue, however, increased 1.2% to $3.444 billi...