发动机修2年？大部分空客A320neo飞机仍在停场，运力遭受损失！吉祥航空内部人士：明年维修基本结束

Core Viewpoint - 吉祥航空 is facing significant operational challenges due to the ongoing maintenance of its Airbus A320neo aircraft, primarily caused by quality defects in the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, which are expected to last until 2026 [2][3][10] Financial Performance - For the first three quarters, 吉祥航空 reported a revenue of 17.48 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.06% year-on-year, and a net profit attributable to shareholders of 1.089 billion yuan, down 14.28% year-on-year [2][10] - The company’s cash flow situation is deteriorating, with long-term borrowings increasing by 46.58% year-on-year, indicating potential short-term cash flow pressures [2][10] Operational Impact - The maintenance of engines has led to a reduction in domestic capacity, with overall capacity down by 1.4% year-on-year and domestic capacity down by 6.9% [5][10] - As of October 31, 2025, 吉祥航空 has 20 A320neo aircraft grounded for engine repairs, which constitutes about 20% of its fleet [5][10] Maintenance Challenges - The initial estimate for engine repairs was 60 days per engine, but this has been revised to potentially 300 days, indicating a longer-than-expected maintenance period [4][10] - The company is currently not planning to introduce new aircraft and is focusing on expediting engine repairs to restore domestic capacity [2][10] Strategic Adjustments - In response to the operational challenges, 吉祥航空 has increased its international capacity, with international routes seeing a year-on-year growth of 16% in the third quarter [7][10] - The company has added 123 new international routes in the first half of 2025, with international passenger transport volume increasing by 28.5% year-on-year [7][10] Market Positioning - 吉祥航空 is facing intense competition from high-speed rail and other airlines, particularly in its main bases of Shanghai and Guangzhou [7][10] - The company remains optimistic about its core market pricing fundamentals and plans to continue optimizing its route network, focusing on international routes as a growth area [7][10]