融资租赁助国产飞机打造“强劲引擎”

Core Viewpoint - The recent annual reports from China's three major airlines—China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines—highlight the growing significance of domestically produced aircraft, particularly the C919, with China Eastern Airlines becoming the first operator of the C919 fleet [1] Group 1: C919 Fleet and Operations - China Eastern Airlines has expanded its C919 fleet to 10 aircraft, having executed over 6,500 flights [1] - Among the 10 C919 aircraft operated by China Eastern, 4 are owned outright while 6 are held through financing leases [1] - In total, 16 C919 aircraft have been delivered in China over the past two years, with China Southern Airlines and Air China each operating 3 aircraft, all acquired through different leasing arrangements [1] Group 2: Financing and Leasing Institutions - Of the delivered C919 aircraft, 9 have been provided by financing leasing institutions, with China Southern's 3 aircraft delivered by China Everbright Leasing, ICBC Financial Leasing, and China Southern Leasing, while China Eastern's 6 aircraft were delivered by China Eastern Leasing, Zhuhai Financial Leasing, and ICBC Financial Leasing [2] - Numerous financial leasing companies have engaged in C919 aircraft leasing, with significant orders placed as early as 2010, including a 50-aircraft purchase intention agreement by Guoyin Financial Leasing [2] - Other notable financial leasing companies involved include Agricultural Bank of China Financial Leasing, CCB Financial Leasing, and Ping An Leasing, among others, with various orders totaling up to 50 aircraft [2] Group 3: Market and Policy Support - Approximately 600 out of 1,500 C919 orders received by COMAC are from financial leasing companies, indicating strong market interest [3] - The Chinese government has emphasized the importance of nurturing emerging industries, including commercial aerospace, which aligns with the growth of aircraft leasing as a financial strategy [3] - Financial leasing companies provide crucial support to the domestic aviation industry, helping alleviate financial pressures on airlines and facilitating technological advancements [3]