Company Overview - Air China Limited, also known as China International Airlines, is the only flag carrier airline in China, with a vision of becoming a globally leading airline [1] - The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December 2004 and on the Shanghai Stock Exchange in August 2006 [1] - The headquarters is located in Beijing, and it operates multiple subsidiaries, including Shenzhen Airlines and Shandong Airlines [1] Financial Performance - For the first half of 2025, the company reported operating revenue of CNY 80.76 billion, a 1.56% increase from the previous year [2] - The total profit for the period was a loss of CNY 2.79 billion, which is a 15.25% improvement compared to the loss of CNY 3.29 billion in the same period last year [2] - The net loss attributable to shareholders was CNY 1.81 billion, a 35.11% reduction from the previous year's loss of CNY 2.78 billion [2] Key Financial Indicators - The total assets at the end of the reporting period were CNY 347.56 billion, a slight increase of 0.52% from the previous year [3] - The net assets attributable to shareholders decreased by 5.55% to CNY 42.64 billion [3] - Basic earnings per share improved from CNY -0.18 to CNY -0.11, reflecting a 38.89% increase [3] Industry Context - The overall civil aviation industry in China showed stability, with a total transportation turnover of 783.5 billion ton-kilometers and a passenger volume of 370 million, marking increases of 11.4% and 6% respectively [4] - The international passenger transport volume grew by 28.5%, with 123 new international routes added during the reporting period [4] - Air China is positioned as a key player in the industry, leveraging its extensive fleet and route network to maintain a competitive edge [4] Operational Highlights - The company transported 77.11 million passengers in the first half of 2025, a 2.87% increase year-on-year [6] - The total flight hours reached 1.465 million, with a total of 504,285 flights operated, reflecting a 1.14% increase [6] - The fleet consisted of 934 aircraft with an average age of 10.28 years, indicating a well-maintained and modern fleet [7] Digital Transformation - The company is accelerating its digital and intelligent transformation across various business areas, enhancing operational efficiency and customer service [5][6] - Initiatives include the implementation of a global ground flight support platform and the development of an AI+ platform to support various applications [6] - The focus on digitalization aims to improve safety management, marketing services, and overall customer experience [6]

Core Viewpoint - China International Airlines Co., Ltd. reported a slight increase in total assets and operating revenue for the first half of 2025, while also showing a significant reduction in net losses compared to the previous year [1][2]. Financial Performance - Total assets at the end of the reporting period reached CNY 347.56 billion, a 0.52% increase from the previous year [1]. - Operating revenue for the period was CNY 80.76 billion, reflecting a 1.56% increase year-on-year [1]. - The total profit for the period was a loss of CNY 2.79 billion, which is a 15.25% improvement compared to a loss of CNY 3.29 billion in the same period last year [1]. - Net profit attributable to shareholders was a loss of CNY 1.81 billion, marking a 35.11% improvement from a loss of CNY 2.78 billion in the previous year [1]. - The net profit attributable to shareholders after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was a loss of CNY 2.00 billion, a 41.76% improvement from the previous year's loss of CNY 3.44 billion [1]. - The basic and diluted earnings per share were both CNY -0.11, showing a 38.89% improvement from CNY -0.18 in the previous year [1]. Shareholder Structure - The largest shareholder, China National Aviation Holding Company, holds 42.53% of the shares, with a total of 7.42 billion shares, of which 854.70 million are frozen [2]. - Other significant shareholders include Cathay Pacific Airways Limited with 15.09% and China Aviation (Group) Company Limited with 11.18% [2]. - The total shareholding of China National Aviation Holding Company and its subsidiaries amounts to 53.71% of the company [2]. Debt Instruments - The company issued several short-term financing bonds with varying amounts and interest rates, including: - CNY 20.13 billion at 1.82% due on November 15, 2025 [3]. - CNY 25.17 billion at 1.90% due on November 18, 2025 [3]. - CNY 30.11 billion at 1.62% due on October 8, 2025 [3]. - The company also has medium-term notes with amounts ranging from CNY 10.02 billion to CNY 30.59 billion, with interest rates between 1.51% and 2.54% [3][4]. Key Financial Ratios - The debt-to-asset ratio at the end of the reporting period was 89.00%, compared to 88.16% at the end of the previous year [4]. - The EBITDA interest coverage ratio improved to 4.89 from 4.12 in the previous year [4].

中国国际航空股份有限公司 第七届董事会第六次会议决议公告 证券代码：601111 股票简称：中国国航 公告编号：2025-036 本公司董事会及全体董事保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述 或者重大遗漏，并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整性承担法律责任。 一、董事会会议召开情况 中国国际航空股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）第七届董事会第六次会议 （以下简称"本次会议"）的通知和材料已于 2025 年 8 月 18 日以电子通讯等方 式发出。本次会议于 2025 年 8 月 28 日 15:00 在北京市顺义区天柱路 30 号国航 总部大楼 C713 会议室以现场结合视频方式召开。本次会议应出席董事 9 人，实 际出席董事 8 人，董事长马崇贤先生因公务请假，董事贺以礼先生因公务委托副 董事长王明远先生出席并表决、董事肖鹏先生因公务委托董事崔晓峰先生出席并 表决。本次会议由副董事长王明远先生主持，公司高级管理人员列席本次会议。 本次会议的召集和召开符合《公司法》等相关法律、行政法规、规章、规范性文 件及公司章程的规定，合法、有效。 二、董事会会议审议情况 本次会议审议并通过了如下议案： （一）关于 202 ...

Group 1 - China Eastern Airlines reported a revenue of 66.822 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 4.09%, with a net loss of 1.431 billion yuan, significantly reducing losses by 1.337 billion yuan compared to the previous year [1] - The total transportation turnover for China Eastern Airlines reached 135.06 billion ton-kilometers, with a passenger volume of 73.1696 million, representing year-on-year growth of 11.89% and 8.03% respectively [1] - China International Airlines also reported a reduced net loss of 1.806 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, with a revenue of 80.757 billion yuan, an increase of 12.37% year-on-year [1] Group 2 - China Southern Airlines reported a revenue of 86.291 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1.77%, but a net loss of 1.533 billion yuan, which is a 24.84% decline compared to the previous year [4] - The overall passenger transport volume in China's civil aviation sector reached approximately 370 million, reflecting a year-on-year growth of 5.9%, indicating a "high passenger volume but low profitability" situation [4] - Spring Airlines is projected to be the most profitable airline in mainland China, reporting a revenue of 10.304 billion yuan for the first half of 2025, with a year-on-year growth of 4.35% and a net profit of 1.169 billion yuan, down 14.11% year-on-year [4]

Core Viewpoint - China Eastern Airlines reported a net loss of 1.431 billion yuan for the first half of the year, significantly reducing losses compared to 2.768 billion yuan in the same period last year, making it the least loss-making among the three major state-owned airlines [1] Summary by Relevant Sections - Financial Performance - China Eastern Airlines' net loss of 1.431 billion yuan is a substantial improvement from the previous year's loss of 2.768 billion yuan [1] - China Southern Airlines reported a net loss of 1.533 billion yuan for the same period [1] - Air China incurred a net loss of 1.806 billion yuan in the first half of the year [1] - The total cumulative loss for the three major state-owned airlines reached 4.77 billion yuan [1]

（文章来源：第一财经） 中国东航今晚发布半年报，归属于上市公司股东的净亏损14.31亿元，相比上年同期的27.68亿大幅减 亏，也是三大航中亏损最少的。加上中国国航上半年亏损18.06亿元，南方航空上半年亏损15.33亿元， 国有三大航累计亏损达47.7亿元。 ...

累计亏损达47.7亿元。 中国东航今晚发布半年报，归属于上市公司股东的净亏损14.31亿元，相比上年同期的27.68亿大幅减 亏，也是三大航中亏损最少的。加上中国国航上半年亏损18.06亿元，南方航空上半年亏损15.33亿元， 国有三大航累计亏损达47.7亿元。（第一财经记者 陈姗姗） ...

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the company is "Accumulate" [1] Core Views - The company has shown significant improvement in profitability, with a notable recovery in international routes and passenger load factors [2][3] - The company is expected to benefit from the recovery in passenger traffic, leading to high earnings elasticity in the future [9] Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, the company achieved revenue of 80.76 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 1.56%, with passenger and cargo revenues at 73.2 billion and 3.6 billion yuan, respectively [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was -1.806 billion yuan, a year-on-year improvement of 35.11% [3] - The company recorded a significant reduction in losses, with Q2 net profit turning positive at 240 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 121.5% [3] Capacity and Load Factors - The total available seat kilometers (ASK) increased by 3.4% year-on-year, with international ASK recovering to 90.1% of the 2019 level [4] - The revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) rose by 5.2%, with international RPK recovering to 86.6% of the 2019 level [4] - The overall passenger load factor was 80.7%, with domestic and international load factors at 82.8% and 76.2%, respectively [4] Pricing and Cost Structure - The unit revenue per passenger kilometer decreased by 4.9% to 0.511 yuan, while the unit cost per ASK fell by 2.2% to 0.441 yuan [5] - The average fuel price decreased by 13.5%, contributing to a reduction in unit fuel costs [5] Investment and Market Position - The company plans to increase its stake in its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines with a total financing amount of 16 billion yuan, aimed at consolidating market share in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao region [7] - The company is expected to achieve net profits of 3.05 billion, 7.56 billion, and 10.14 billion yuan for 2025, 2026, and 2027, respectively, with significant year-on-year growth rates [9]

Core Viewpoint - Airlines are targeting the student demographic not only for immediate ticket sales but also for their long-term consumption potential, as students are likely to become frequent flyers in the future [10][11]. Group 1: Student Market Strategies - Major airlines, including Air China, Eastern Airlines, and Southern Airlines, have launched exclusive offers and services for students, aiming to attract this significant travel group during the back-to-school season [2][4]. - The offers primarily include benefits such as extra baggage allowance, discount coupons, and free travel cards, with promotions running from late August to mid-September [4][5]. - Eastern Airlines has upgraded its "Back-to-School" services, offering direct ticket discounts, free baggage allowances, and surprise gift boxes for students [4][8]. Group 2: Revenue Generation During Off-Peak Season - The back-to-school period marks a transition from peak to off-peak travel season, prompting airlines to implement student discounts as a revenue-boosting strategy [7]. - Data indicates a decline in passenger turnover for September compared to the summer peak, with Air China's passenger turnover decreasing by 15.9% and Southern Airlines by 13.72% [7]. - Airlines are adjusting their pricing strategies to attract price-sensitive students, who often compare prices across multiple platforms to find the best deals [7][11]. Group 3: Long-Term Consumer Potential - Airlines view the student demographic as a long-term consumer base, anticipating that students will continue to travel for business and personal reasons after graduation [10][11]. - The increasing proportion of young travelers in the aviation market highlights the potential of the "first-time flyer" segment, with young people aged 18-25 making up 11.3% of air travelers in 2024, a 3.4% increase year-on-year [13]. - The Civil Aviation Administration of China has been promoting "first-time flyer services" to tap into this market potential and enhance the overall travel experience for students [13][14].

Core Insights - China National Airlines (601111.SH) reported a total operating revenue of 80.757 billion yuan, ranking second among disclosed peers, with an increase of 1.56% year-on-year and a rise of 1.237 billion yuan compared to the same reporting period last year [1] - The company recorded a net profit attributable to shareholders of -1.806 billion yuan, which is an improvement of 0.977 billion yuan year-on-year, marking three consecutive years of increase [1] - Operating cash flow net inflow reached 17.831 billion yuan, ranking first among disclosed peers, with a year-on-year increase of 0.175 billion yuan, reflecting a 0.99% rise compared to the same period last year [1] Financial Metrics - The latest debt-to-asset ratio stands at 89.00%, a decrease of 1.20 percentage points from the same period last year [1] - The latest gross profit margin is 2.98%, which has increased by 2.46 percentage points from the previous quarter and by 0.40 percentage points year-on-year, achieving three consecutive years of growth [1] - The latest return on equity (ROE) is -4.23%, an increase of 3.37 percentage points compared to the same period last year [1] Earnings Per Share and Efficiency - The diluted earnings per share are -0.11 yuan, which is an increase of 0.07 yuan year-on-year, marking three consecutive years of improvement [1] - The latest total asset turnover ratio is 0.23 times, ranking second among disclosed peers, while the inventory turnover ratio is 17.45 times [1]