China Southern Airlines revenue up 9.5% in 3Q2009, profitable again

China Southern Airlines revenue up 9.5% - consolidated financial highlights for the three months ended 30-Sep-2009:

• Operating revenue: USD2,335 million, +9.5% year-on-year;
• Operating costs: USD1,958 million, -5.0%;
• Operating profit: USD33.1 million, compared to a loss of USD207.0 million in the previous corresponding period;
• Net profit: USD41.6 million, compared to a loss of USD121.5 million in the previous corresponding period.
• *Based on the conversion rate at USD1 = CNY6.83