Huachuang Securities·2025-09-16 12:11Investment Rating - The report maintains a "Recommendation" rating for the aviation industry, indicating an expectation of outperforming the benchmark index by 10%-20% over the next six months [5]. Core Insights - The aviation industry shows steady growth in supply and demand as of August 2025, with ticket prices performing slightly better than in July. The report highlights a recent recovery in both volume and pricing [1]. - Domestic demand remains resilient, supported by internal growth and ongoing recovery in international routes. Supply constraints continue to be a factor, while falling oil prices are expected to reduce costs [7]. - The report emphasizes the potential for investment in leading companies within the industry, particularly focusing on low-cost carriers and those with strong operational efficiencies [7]. Summary by Sections Airline Data Analysis - In August, the overall ASK (Available Seat Kilometers) growth year-on-year was led by Spring Airlines (12.0%), followed by Eastern Airlines (6.8%), Southern Airlines (6.4%), Air China (2.3%), and Juneyao Airlines (-2.7%). RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometers) growth was similarly led by Spring Airlines (12.2%) [1]. - Cumulative data from January to August shows Spring Airlines leading in ASK growth (10.0%) and Eastern Airlines leading in RPK growth (11.3%) [1]. - Domestic routes in August saw Spring Airlines with an ASK growth of 9.1% and RPK growth of 9.6%, while Air China experienced a decline in both metrics [1]. - International routes showed significant growth for Spring Airlines (ASK +27.2%, RPK +26.3%) and a strong performance from Juneyao Airlines [2]. Load Factor and Fleet Size - The load factor in August was highest for Spring Airlines at 93.9%, with a year-on-year increase of 0.2 percentage points. The cumulative load factor from January to August for Spring Airlines was 91.2%, reflecting a slight decline [3]. - The total fleet size of the five listed airlines increased by 12 aircraft in August, with a year-on-year growth of 3.6% [3]. Investment Recommendations - The report suggests a positive outlook for investment in the aviation sector, particularly for companies like Huaxia Airlines, which is expected to reach a sustainable operational turning point, and Spring Airlines, which is leveraging its low-cost competitive advantage [7]. - The report anticipates a recovery in international routes, with companies like Juneyao Airlines expected to benefit from efficient operations of wide-body aircraft [7].