SIA(SH:600009) Jie Fang Ri Bao·2025-08-30 09:02Core Viewpoint - The successful test flight of the Jiaxing Nanhu Airport marks a significant step towards the establishment of a world-class airport cluster in the Yangtze River Delta region, with plans for multiple new airports to enhance connectivity and capacity [5][7]. Group 1: Airport Developments - The first commercial flight landed at Jiaxing Nanhu Airport, indicating its transition from construction to operational phase, with a target to officially open by the end of 2025 [5]. - The establishment of the Nantong New Airport, referred to as Shanghai's "third airport," is part of a broader initiative to enhance air travel infrastructure in the Yangtze River Delta [5][9]. - The Bengbu Tenghu Airport is also nearing completion, aiming for a passenger capacity of 1.8 million annually and a cargo capacity of 10,000 tons [5]. Group 2: Regional Airport Capacity - Airports in the Yangtze River Delta are experiencing increasing passenger volumes, with Nanjing Lukou International Airport projected to exceed 31 million passengers in 2024, nearing its design limit of 40 million [8]. - The total passenger throughput for the Greater Bay Area's seven airports is expected to surpass 214 million in 2024, highlighting the competitive landscape for airport capacity in the region [8]. Group 3: Strategic Development - The development of airports in the Yangtze River Delta is not just about quantity but also about clear positioning, collaborative operations, and differentiated management to transform scale advantages into quality advantages [8]. - The collaboration between cities in the Yangtze River Delta for airport construction, such as the shared airport between Wuhu and Xuancheng, exemplifies the trend towards integrated regional development [9]. - The Jiaxing Nanhu Airport is strategically positioned to serve as a complementary facility to major airports in the vicinity, focusing on tourism and local economic development [9].