Group 1 - The core point of the article highlights the significant increase in international flight operations by China Eastern Airlines during the summer travel season, with an average of over 450,000 passengers transported daily [1][3][4] - The article emphasizes the busy and fulfilling experience of pilots, particularly for senior pilots like Qian Yongqing, who noted that the peak season has led to high passenger loads, with business class seats often fully booked and an overall seat occupancy rate exceeding 95% [4][3] - The introduction of new international routes, such as "Nanjing-Paris" and "Shanghai-Madrid," has contributed to the increased operational demands on pilots, with an average of 90 flight hours per pilot in July [4][3] Group 2 - The article discusses the operational growth of the C919 aircraft within China Eastern Airlines, with the fleet expanding to 11 aircraft and operating 14 premium routes connecting major cities [7][8] - The C919 flight department has 149 pilots actively participating in the summer operations, achieving a daily operational rate comparable to traditional single-aisle aircraft [7] - The engagement of new pilots, such as Zhao Yujie, who recently joined the airline, reflects the increasing demand for skilled aviators during the busy summer season, with new pilots gaining valuable experience in real flight conditions [10][11]

Market Overview - The Shanghai Composite Index rose by 0.37% on July 17, with 25 out of 28 sectors experiencing gains, led by defense and military industry (up 2.74%) and communication (up 2.41%) [2] - The transportation sector saw a decline of 0.39%, ranking second in terms of daily losses [2] Capital Flow - The net inflow of capital in the two markets was 11.662 billion yuan, with 15 sectors experiencing net inflows [2] - The computer sector had the highest net inflow of 5.202 billion yuan, with a daily increase of 1.33%, followed by the electronics sector with a net inflow of 4.455 billion yuan and a daily increase of 2.18% [2] Transportation Sector Analysis - The transportation sector had a net inflow of 63.887 million yuan, with 125 stocks in the sector; 44 stocks rose while 70 fell [3] - The top three stocks with the highest net inflow in the transportation sector were HNA Technology (1.89 billion yuan), Dazhong Transportation (1.39 billion yuan), and HNA Holding (482.217 million yuan) [3] - The stocks with the highest net outflow included COSCO Shipping Holdings (-1.68 billion yuan), China Eastern Airlines (-361.695 million yuan), and Wuchan Zhongda (-319.786 million yuan) [5] Transportation Sector Capital Inflow and Outflow - The top inflow stocks in the transportation sector included: - HNA Technology: +10.03%, 6.50% turnover, 189.117 million yuan inflow [4] - Dazhong Transportation: +2.89%, 6.91% turnover, 139.370 million yuan inflow [4] - HNA Holding: +0.71%, 0.90% turnover, 48.221 million yuan inflow [4] - The top outflow stocks included: - COSCO Shipping Holdings: -1.43%, 0.77% turnover, -1.677 billion yuan outflow [5] - China Eastern Airlines: 0.00%, 0.27% turnover, -361.695 million yuan outflow [5] - Wuchan Zhongda: +0.18%, 1.24% turnover, -319.786 million yuan outflow [5]

翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 FF305 公司名稱： 中國東方航空股份有限公司 呈交日期： 2025年7月17日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 H | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00670 | 說明 | | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | | 事件 | | 佔有關事件前的現有已發 | | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) | 已發行股份總數 | ...

Group 1 - Eastern Airlines launched the "Shanghai-Copenhagen" route on July 17, 2025, with flight MU707 carrying 234 passengers from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Copenhagen [1][2] - The new route celebrates the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Denmark, enhancing communication and cooperation between the two countries [2] - The route will operate flights MU707/MU708 three times a week initially, increasing to four times a week from September 24, 2025 [2] Group 2 - Eastern Airlines partnered with Shanghai Jiushi Group to provide passengers on the return flight MU708 with a "Shanghai Pass" card, enhancing the travel experience for international visitors [3] - The "Shanghai Pass" card offers various payment functions for public transport, tourist attractions, and retail locations in Shanghai, promoting the city's cultural and tourism integration [3]

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the airline transportation industry is "Positive" [2]. Core Viewpoints - The industry has maintained a high passenger load factor since the beginning of 2025, with domestic flight capacity growth being low while international routes are seeing increased capacity. The supply remains tight with a net fleet growth rate of less than 3% [14]. - The passenger load factor has improved compared to both the previous year and the same period in 2019, particularly in domestic routes. Domestic flight turnover has shown steady growth, while international turnover has significantly recovered to levels close to those of 2019 [14]. - Although ticket prices have shown a weak performance due to increased capacity in the second quarter, there is an expectation for price recovery during the summer travel peak season as demand gradually increases [3][14]. Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - The report suggests focusing on airlines such as Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines due to the anticipated recovery in ticket prices driven by improved supply-demand dynamics during the summer peak season [3][14]. Industry Capacity and Ticket Prices - The industry has seen a continuous high passenger load factor, with the flight cancellation rate decreasing as the travel peak season approaches. In May 2025, the industry’s Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) and Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) increased by 8.0% and 11.5% year-on-year, respectively, with a passenger load factor of 84.6%, up 2.7 percentage points year-on-year [4][16]. - Ticket prices in the second quarter have shown a narrowing decline compared to the previous quarter, with an average ticket price of 848 RMB, down 9.2% year-on-year. The average ticket price in early July was down 7.9% year-on-year [5][27]. Fuel Prices and Exchange Rates - The average price of aviation fuel has decreased significantly, with a year-on-year decline of 12.8% in July. The average aviation kerosene price in the first and second quarters was down 10.0% and 17.0% year-on-year, respectively [6][39]. - The exchange rate has remained stable, with the USD to RMB exchange rate at 7.1526 as of July 16, 2025, a decrease of 0.50% from the end of 2024 [6][39]. Operational Performance of Airlines - In the first half of 2025, domestic airlines have shown low growth in capacity, with the exception of a few airlines. The passenger load factor for major airlines has increased year-on-year, with significant improvements noted in domestic routes [8][46]. - In June 2025, the overall ASK growth for major airlines was led by Spring Airlines at 12.4%, while the international routes have shown recovery rates close to 2019 levels for some airlines [46][49].

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Investment Rating - The industry investment rating is "Positive" [5] Core Viewpoints - The report highlights that the domestic airline industry is currently in a low season, with a modest increase in capacity deployment of 1.1% year-on-year in June, but a decrease of approximately 2.9% compared to May. Demand remains weak, leading airlines to adopt a more restrained approach to capacity deployment [2][10][14] - Eastern Airlines has shown a notable increase in passenger load factor, rising against the trend of other major airlines, indicating a strategic focus on improving load factors [2][30] - The report anticipates that as the peak summer travel season approaches, operational pressures on the industry are expected to improve, with potential for higher ticket prices due to increased load factors [3][11][38] Summary by Sections 1. Domestic Route Capacity Deployment - In June, listed companies increased domestic route capacity by 1.1% year-on-year, but saw a decrease of about 2.9% month-on-month. Major airlines like Eastern Airlines and Air China reduced capacity by 5.1% and 4.3% respectively compared to May [2][14][16] - The overall passenger load factor for listed companies decreased by 0.4 percentage points month-on-month but increased by approximately 1.7 percentage points year-on-year. Eastern Airlines' load factor continued to rise, reflecting its prioritization of this metric in sales strategies [30][38] 2. International Route Capacity Deployment - International route capacity for listed airlines increased by about 17.4% year-on-year in June, but decreased by 1.5% compared to May. The demand growth for international routes appears to be slowing [3][55] - The passenger load factor for international routes improved by 0.9 percentage points month-on-month and by 1.0 percentage point year-on-year, indicating a slight recovery despite ongoing demand pressures [3][55] 3. Airport Throughput - Major airports such as Shanghai and Shenzhen reported year-on-year growth in international passenger throughput of 17% and 19% respectively. However, there has been a recent slowdown in growth, with some airports experiencing a decline in international passenger numbers over the past two months [68][70]

Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - On July 16, 22 Hong Kong-listed companies conducted share buybacks, totaling 15.2022 million shares and an amount of 32.662 million HKD [1][2]. Group 1: Buyback Details - China Eastern Airlines repurchased 2.5 million shares for 7.2631 million HKD, with a highest price of 2.950 HKD and a lowest price of 2.890 HKD, accumulating a total buyback amount of 564.32 million HKD for the year [1][2]. - China International Marine Containers repurchased 947,400 shares for 6.4245 million HKD, with a highest price of 6.850 HKD and a lowest price of 6.580 HKD, accumulating a total buyback amount of 42.8144 million HKD for the year [1][2]. - China Xuyang Group repurchased 1.38 million shares for 3.4859 million HKD, with a highest price of 2.540 HKD and a lowest price of 2.500 HKD, accumulating a total buyback amount of 158.3874 million HKD for the year [1][2]. Group 2: Buyback Rankings - The highest buyback amount on July 16 was from China Eastern Airlines at 7.2631 million HKD, followed by China International Marine Containers at 6.4245 million HKD [1][2]. - In terms of share quantity, the most shares repurchased on July 16 were by China Electric Power, with 4.008 million shares, followed by China Eastern Airlines with 2.5 million shares and Jieli Trading with 2 million shares [1][2].

Investment Rating - The investment rating for the aviation industry is "Overweight" indicating a positive outlook for the sector [7]. Core Insights - The civil aviation passenger transport volume continued to grow steadily in June, with a year-on-year increase of 3.8%, reaching approximately 60.9 million passengers. Capacity saw a slight increase of 0.3% year-on-year [4]. - The average aircraft utilization rate in June was 7.8 hours per day, showing a month-on-month decrease of 1% but remained stable year-on-year [4]. - Major airlines reported growth in capacity and passenger turnover, with notable increases from Spring Airlines (+12%) and China Eastern Airlines (+10%) in passenger turnover compared to the previous year [4]. - The international market is recovering, with June international flight numbers reaching 55,000, recovering to 87.1% of the same period in 2019 [4]. - The report highlights a structural differentiation in recovery across regions, with demand expected to accelerate as the summer travel season begins [4]. Summary by Sections Passenger Transport Data - In June, the total passenger transport volume was approximately 60.9 million, a 3.8% increase year-on-year. Domestic market capacity increased by 0.3%, while international flights reached 55,000, recovering to 87.1% of 2019 levels [4][5]. - Airlines' passenger turnover (RPK) showed growth, with China Eastern Airlines at +10% and Spring Airlines at +12% year-on-year [4]. Airline Performance - The report provides a summary of key airline metrics for June, including ASK (Available Seat Kilometers) and RPK, with China Eastern Airlines and Spring Airlines showing significant growth [5]. - The passenger load factor for June was highest for Spring Airlines at 92.1%, while China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines also reported strong load factors [4][5]. Investment Recommendations - The report recommends continued investment in the aviation sector, highlighting the strong supply logic and demand elasticity, with specific recommendations for China National Aviation, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, and others [4][7].

FF305 翌日披露報表 (股份發行人 ── 已發行股份或庫存股份變動、股份購回及/或在場内出售庫存股份) 表格類別： 股票 狀態： 新提交 公司名稱： 中國東方航空股份有限公司 呈交日期： 2025年7月16日 如上市發行人的已發行股份或庫存股份出現變動而須根據《香港聯合交易所有限公司（「香港聯交所」）證券上市規則》(「《主板上市規則》」)第13.25A條 / 《香港聯合交易所有限公司GEM證券 上市規則》(「《GEM上市規則》」)第17.27A條作出披露，必須填妥第一章節 。 | 第一章節 | | | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1. 股份分類 | 普通股 | 股份類別 H | | 於香港聯交所上市 | 是 | | | 證券代號 (如上市) | 00670 | 說明 | | | | | | A. 已發行股份或庫存股份變動 | | 已發行股份（不包括庫存股份）變動 | | 庫存股份變動 | | | | | 事件 | | 佔有關事件前的現有已發 | | 每股發行/出售價 (註4) | 已發行股份總數 | | | | 已發行股份（不 ...